by Paty | May 31, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, The South, Trail Journals
Weekly Overview Day 22 May 24, 2019 Route: Cherry Gap Shelter (mile 361.3) to Overmountain Shelter (mile 386)Daily Mileage: 24.7 miles When we got up this morning, Gazelle and I decided to pull a big mileage day so we could make it all the way to Overmountain shelter...
by Paty | May 25, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, The South, Trail Journals
Week 3 Overview Day 15 May 17, 2019 Route: Standing Bear Farm (mile 241.5) to Max Patch (mile 255.3)Daily Mileage: 13.8 miles Last night was my first night sleeping in a hiker hostel on the AT, and I have to say I rather enjoyed it… especially at 6 a.m. this...
by Paty | May 17, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Hiking, The South, Trail Journals
Week 2 Overview Day 8 May 10, 2019 Route: Winding Stair Gap (mile 109.3) to Cold Spring Shelter (mile 125.2)Daily Mileage: 15.9 miles This morning I took the town’s morning shuttle from Franklin, TN back to the trailhead at Winding Stair Gap, and I was back on...
by Paty | May 10, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, The South, Trail Journals
Week 1 Overview Day 1 May 3, 2019 Approach Trail: Amicalola Falls Visitor Center (mile -8.8) to Springer Mountain (mile 0.0)AT Route: Springer Mountain (mile 0.0) to Hawk Mountain Shelter (mile 8.1)Daily Mileage: 16.9 miles Last night I spent a restless night at...
by Paty | May 1, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Trail Journals
Today was my last day before I officially start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It was filled with lots of running around finishing last minute things. Like going to the dentist (no cavities, thank goodness). And mailing resupply boxes to a few locations along the...
