Appalachian Trail Archives – Page 6 of 16

Post from my 2001 AT thru-hike.

Appalachian Trail Day 105 – Pine Swamp – Brassie Brook Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 105 Day 105, 06-12-01 Pine Swamp - Brassie Brook Lean-to 21.0 miles, AT - 1485.4 7:40 AM 6:00 PM It rained cats and dogs last night. Lightening all night too. A big storm. I found out that…

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Appalachian Trail Day 104 – Kent, CT – Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 104 Day 104, 06-11-01 Rt. 341, Kent, CT - Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to 17.0 miles, AT - 1464.4 9:15 AM 5:00 PM Day 22 of Rain Jim and I got up around 5:30 AM. We attempted to get coffee and hot chocolate…

Appalachian Trail Day 96 - Goldsmith Road - Wawayanda Shelter

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Appalachian Trail Day 103 – Zero Day, Kent, CT

Appalachian Trail Day 103 Day 103, 06-10-01 Zero Day, Kent, CT AT - 1447.4 I woke up around 7 AM. The bed was soft, a little too soft. I thinks it's as old as the house (1740s). What can I say, at least is was a bed. I…

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Appalachian Trail Day 102 – Ten Mile River – Kent, CT

Appalachian Trail Day 102 Day 102, 06-09-01 Ten Mile River - Kent, CT 8.5 miles, AT - 1447.4 7:20 AM 11 AM Wow, the river was loud last night. We all got up late. The hike was good on the way in. It was really cool…

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Appalachian Trail Day 101 – Morgan Stewart Shelter – Ten Mile River

Appalachian Trail Day 101 Day 101, 06-08-01 Morgan Stewart Shelter - Ten Mile River 20.8 miles, AT - 1438.9 7:40 AM 5:30 PM Tonight it is my fifth night tenting. A record, Im sure. I got up super late today. Hatman…

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Appalachian Trail Day 100 – Dennytown Road – Morgan Stewart Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 100 Day 100, 06-07-01 Dennytown Road - Morgan Stewart Shelter 19.7 miles, AT - 1418.1 -1285 Feet 6:45 AM 6:15 PM I slept very well last night. The trail was normal NY style. If theres a pile of…

Appalachian Trail Day Bear Mountain -99 - Seven Lakes Drive - Dennytown Road

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Appalachian Trail Day 99 – Seven Lakes Drive – Dennytown Road

Appalachian Trail Day 99 Day 99, 06-06-01 Seven Lakes Drive - Dennytown Road 18.7 miles, AT - 1398.4 - 830 Feet 7 AM 6 PM Last night was a sticky night. I showered with soap tonight. It's really damp tonight. Nothing…

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Appalachian Trail Day 98 – Orange Turnpike – Seven Lakes Drive

Appalachian Trail Day 98 Day 98, 06-05-01 Orange Turnpike - Seven Lakes Drive 16.3 miles, AT - 1379.7 I felt as it I was getting a cold last night, but no signs of it today. I slept in to 7:40 AM. I was slow starting up…

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Appalachian Trail Day 97 – Wawayanda Center – Orange Turnpike

Appalachian Trail Day 97 Day 97, 06-04-01 Wawayanda Center - Orange Turnpike 20.1 miles, AT - 1363.4 795 Feet 7:00 AM 17 PM Another night of swatting mosquitoes. I hit the trail to be alone and ended up with the group…

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Appalachian Trail Day 96 – Goldsmith Road – Wawayanda Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 96 Day 96, 06-03-01 Goldsmith Road - Wawayanda Shelter 19.8 miles, AT - 1343.3 - 1200 Feet 7:00 AM 4:20 PM Day 21 Rain Wow! What a terrible nights sleep. Since I napped so much, I couldn't…