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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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 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…
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…
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…