Appalachian Trail – Page 8 – One of Seven Project

Post from my 2001 AT thru-hike.

Appalachian Trail Day 85 – Peters Mountain – Rausch Gap Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 85 Day 85, 05-23-01 Peters Mountain - Rausch Gap Shelter 17.5 miles, AT - 1156.3 970 feet 7:15 AM 3:30 PM, 70s It rained cats and dogs last night. I was damp again. The rain stopped in the AM. My…

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Appalachian Trail Day 84 – Cove Mountain Shelter – Peters Mountain Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 84 Day 84, 05-22-01 Cove Mountain Shelter - Peters Mountain Shelter 15.4 miles, AT - 1138.8 7:05 AM 6:30 PM, Day 16 Rain What a wet night! I woke up sweaty and hot. Then I touched my bag and…

Appalachian Trail Day 76 - Harpers Ferry

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Appalachian Trail Day 83 – Boiling Springs – Cove Mountain Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 83 Day 21, 05-21-01 Boiling Springs - Cove Mountain Shelter 21.6 miles, AT - 1123.4 1200 feet 10:20 AM 6:30 PM ,Day 15 Rain I attempted to sleep on the couch at this hostel but the middle cushion…

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Appalachian Trail Day 82 – Campsite – Boiling Springs

Appalachian Trail Day 82 Day 82, 05-20-01 Campsite - Hostel in Boiling Springs 18.5 miles, AT - 1101.8 510 feet 7:30 AM 3:15 PM The halfway point was about 100 yards from camp. Lots of photos were taken. I slept…

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Appalachian Trail Day 81 – Quarry Shelters – Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Appalachian Trail Day 81 Day 81, 05-19-01 Quarry Shelters - Campsite Pine Grove Furnace State Park 18.3 miles, AT - 1083.3 1,000± feet It rained again last night. I slept like a baby though. I got up late, 6:30 AM. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 80 – Pine Knob – Quarry Gap Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 80 Day 80, 05-18-01 Pine Knob - Quarry Gap Shelter 15.8 miles, AT - 1065 1,455 feet 7:50 AM 6:30 PM 60-70° I woke up late today, 6:30!! Then I didn't get on the trail until 10 of 8. I took…

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Appalachian Trail Day 79 – Pine Knob – Deer Lick Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 79 Day 79 05-17-01 Pine Knob - Deer Lick Shelter 22.2 miles, AT - 1049.2 1,420 feet 7:15 AM 3:45 PM Last night Vice made a terrible racket, then someone fell while doing Lord knows what. This…

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Appalachian Trail Day 78 – Ed Garvey Shelter – Pine Knob Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 78 Day 78, 05-16-01 Ed Garvey Shelter - Pine Knob Shelter 16.6 miles, AT - 1027.0 1,360 Feet 7:45 AM 5:30 PM We woke up around 6:30 AM. Dad was up before me. I slept in thinking he would sleep…

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Appalachian Trail Day 77 – Harpers Ferry – Ed Garvey Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 77 Day 77, 05-15-01 Harpers Ferry - Ed Garvey Shelter 8.2 miles, AT - 1010.4 890 feet 12:45 PM 3:45 PM ,70 Did more packing today. I also made an alcohol stove, which I haven't properly been able…

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Appalachian Trail Day 76 – Harpers Ferry

Appalachian Trail Day 76 Day 76, 05-14-01 Zero Day Harpers Ferry 0 miles, AT - 1002.2 Today we toured around Harpers Ferry and ate more town food. Harpers Ferry is such a great place. The history and timeless feel of it…