Appalachian Trail Archives – Page 7 of 16

Post from my 2001 AT thru-hike.

Appalachian Trail Day 95 – Rutherford – Goldsmith Road

Appalachian Trail Day 95 Day 95, 06-02-01 Rutherford - Goldsmith Road 9.6 miles, AT - 1323.5 780 Feet 8 AM 2 PM Last night was a crazy night. We noticed wet spots upon arriving at the shelter. We hoped it wouldn't rain…

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Appalachian Trail Day 94 – Blue Mountain Lakes Road – Rutherford Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 94 Day 94, 06-01-01 Blue Mountain Lakes Road - Rutherford Shelter 22.4 miles, AT - 1313.9 - 1345 Feet 6:30 AM 5L20 PM Day 20 Rain Last night was a good night. I slept well. I found my Leatherman…

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Appalachian Trail Day 93 – DWG – Blue Mountain Lakes Road

Appalachian Trail Day 93 Day 93, 05-31-01 Delaware Water Gap - Blue Mountain Lakes Road 17.8 miles, AT - 1291.5 11350 Feet 9:10 AM 4:30 PM Pete was a little late getting up. I packed in no time and we hit the road. …

Appalachian Trail Day 86 - Rausch Gap - 501 Shelter

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Appalachian Trail Day 92 – DWG

Appalachian Trail Day 92 Day 92, 05-30-01 Zero Day, AT 1273.7 Delaware Water Gap 7:15 AM 11:45 AM Pete had stopped at a Blockbuster and I picked up Roadtrip and Men of Honor. I got up around 8 AM. I played on the computer…

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Appalachian Trail Day 91 – Leroy Smith Shelter – Delaware Water Gap

Appalachian Trail Day 91 Day 91, 05-29-01 Leroy A. Smith - Delaware Water Gap 20.9 miles, AT 1273.7 - 300 Feet 6:30 AM 1:07 PM Today I was flying! I wanted to get out of PA and all its rocks. No offense to those from PA but it sucks.…

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Appalachian Trail Day 90 – Palmerton – Leroy A. Smith Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 90 Day 90, 05-28-01 Palmerton - Leroy A. Smith Shelter 16 miles, AT - 1253.5 - 1419 feet Day 19 Rain Got to bed around 11 PM and was up at 7 AM. I was so tired too. That 24.9 miles kicked my…

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Appalachian Trail Day 89 – Eckville Shelter – Palmerton

Appalachian Trail Day 89 Day 89, 05-27-01 Eckville - Palmerton 24.9 miles, AT - 1237.5 - 380 feet 6:45 AM 7 PM, Day 18 Rain Slept well last night and didn't want to get up. Had warm oatmeal for the first time in forever. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 88 – Port Clinton – Eckville Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 88 Day 88, 05-26-01 Port Clinton - Eckville Shelter 15.2 miles, AT - 1212.6 535 Feet Day 17 - Rain It rained big time last night. Another damp night. Not tonight though, inside at a sweet shelter. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 87 – 501 Shelter – Port Clinton

Appalachian Trail Day 87 Day 87, 05-25-01 501 Shelter - Port Clinton 23.7 miles, AT - 1197.4 400 feet 6:30 AM 3:00 PM I woke up around two when Vice came in from Answering Mother Natures call. Vice can be noisy. He…

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Appalachian Trail Day 86 – Rausch Gap – 501 Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 86 Day 86, 05-24-01 Rausch Gap - 501 Shelter 17.4 miles, AT - 1173.7 7:15 AM 3:00 PM I slept terrible last night but didn't feel too bad in the AM. I woke up at 1:20 AM and it seemed like I tossed…