by Paty | Jun 7, 2019 | Appalachian Trail, Mid-Atlantic, Trail Journals
Weekly Overview Day 29 May 31, 2019 Route: Highway 58 Trailhead (mile 487.6) to Massie Gap (mile 502)Daily Mileage: 14.4 miles After my zero day with my immediate family, it was time to get back on the trail and link up with by trail family. Before I left...
by Paty | Jun 7, 2019 | Mid-Atlantic, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #12 Date Visited: May 31, 2019 Route Taken: Rhododendron Trail & Appalachian Trail from Massie Gap – 8 miles roundtrip Type of Terrain: Well-defined trail over highlands, rolling hills, and some rocky terrain...
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...
