Appalachian Trail Archives – Page 9 of 16

Post from my 2001 AT thru-hike.

Appalachian Trail Day 75 – Blackburn Center – Harpers Ferry

Appalachian Trail Day 75 Day 75, 05-13-01 Blackburn Center - Comfort Inn, Harpers Ferry 11.5 miles, AT - 1002.2 7:15 AM 11:45 AM Slept well and got up around 6 AM. Al, Bill and Surefoot had cheesecake and cold cheeseburgers. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 74 – Rod Hollow – Blackburn Trail Center

Appalachian Trail Day 74 Day 74 05-12-01 Rod Hollow → Blackburn Trail Center 18.8 miles, AT - 981.6 7:15 AM 3:35 PM, 60-85° I slept well last night but woke up when Bill went to the bathroom. Plenty warm too. I could have gone without…

Appalachian Trail Day 66 - Paul Wolfe - Rockfish Gap

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Appalachian Trail Day 73 – Denton Shelter – Rod Hollow Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 73 Day 73, 05-11-01 18.9 miles, AT - 963.8 Denton Shelter - Rod Hollow Shelter 7:20 AM 6:00 PM, 80s I awoke in another funk today. I haven't been very talkative in the early AM. I'm sleeping well…

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Appalachian Trail Day 72 – Gravel Springs – Jim and Molly Denton Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 72 Day 72, 05-10-01 Gravel Springs - Jim and Molly Denton Shelter 18.6 miles, AT - 954.9 - 1,310 feet 6:40 AM 2:35 PM 80s I slept very well last night. Not too cold. Got a quick start. I saw…

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Appalachian Trail Day 71 – Pass Mountain Hut – Gravel Springs Hut

Appalachian Trail Day 71 Day 71, 05-09-01 Pass Mountain Hut - Gravel Springs Hut 13.1 miles, AT - 936.3 - 2,480 feet 60s I slept well last night. It was warmer than it had been in a while. A few snorers but nothing too…

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Appalachian Trail Day 70 – Big Meadows – Pass Mountain Hut

Appalachian Trail Day 70 Day 70, 05-08-01 Big Meadows - Pass Mountain Hut 18.8 miles, AT - 923.2 - 2,690 feet 60s After eating so much last night, I got tired fast. I got a bit cold in the AM. I woke up feeling great. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 69 – Hightop Hut – Big Meadows Campground

Appalachian Trail Day 69 Day 69, 05-07-01 Hightop Hut - Big Meadows Campground 20.4 miles, AT - 904.4 - 3,500 feet 7:20 AM 3:30 PM 60s, Cool Last night was a cold one! I awoke at 3 AM to go to the bathroom and put…

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Appalachian Trail Day 68 – Blackrock Hut – Hightop Hut

Appalachian Trail Day 68 Day 68, 05-06-01 Blackrock Hut - Hightop Hut 21.4 miles, AT - 884 - 3,175 feet 6:56 AM 4:15 PM 60-70°, Overcast/Cool Last night at 2:30 AM a Whippoorwill was going nuts in front of the shelter. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 67 – Rockfish Gap – Blackrock Hut

Appalachian Trail Day 67 Day 67, 05-05-01 Rockfish Gap - Blackrock Hut 20.0 miles, AT - 862.6 2,645 Feet 6:45 AM 3:28 PM 80° - Hot/Humid We got up at 6 AM, packed, and heading down to HoJos, but it was closed for the…

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Appalachian Trail Day 66 – Paul Wolfe – Rockfish Gap

Appalachian Trail Day 66 Day 66, 05-04-01 Paul Wolfe - Inn at Afton, Rockfish Gap 5 miles, AT - 842.6 - 1,850 feet 7:00 AM 8:30 PM Got up early after a good nights sleep. I did have to put on pants and my fleece hat. I…