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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…
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 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…
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. …
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…
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…