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Appalachian Trail, Hiking / 18.10.2023

This was a southbound section hike of the Appalachian Trail starting at East Flagstaff Road (SB mile 171.8 and ending at Route 2 near Gorham, NH. (SB mile 298.3). This section hike was 126.5 miles over 11 days. I left my car parked at Rattle River Crossing near Gorham, NH, and shuttled to East Flagstaff Road. Sept 1, 2023 Starting at mile 171.8. Hiking southbound. East Flagstaff Road to Bigelow Col Campsite (180.4) - 8.6 mile I started much later than planned, at around 11 am. I soon realized that my...

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Appalachian Trail, Hiking / 04.12.2021

This was a 206.8-mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail between Delaware Gap, PA, and Salisbury, CT. The section was done in 2 parts. The first part was a northbound hike from Delaware Gap, PA to Bear Mountain State Park in New York. The second part was a southbound hike from Salisbury, CT. to Bear Mountain State Park, NY. I used a shuttle for both parts, leaving my car parked at Bear Mountain State Park for the entire trip. Note: Bear Mountain State Park provides a safe spot to...

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Hiking / 22.10.2020

The Foothills Trail extends 77 miles as it crosses the highest point in South Carolina and crosses numerous rivers and creeks along its course from Table Rock Mountain State Park to Oconee State Park. Along the way, backpackers see a number of waterfalls including two of the highest east of the Mississippi. There are many opportunities to swim and fish in Lake Jocassee and a variety of frigid rivers and creeks. Many of the improved campsites have signage, benches, and fire pits. Here I describe my 5-day thru-hike...

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Hiking, Pacific Crest Trail / 13.08.2020

This is part 2 of my June 2019 section hike in the Sierra. Original Hike Plan Falls Victim to Injury My intention had been to hike the PCT straight through from Lone Pine (Cottonwood Pass) to Mammoth Lakes (Reds Meadow); however, on the 2nd day out, I post-holed my right leg on a steep snow-covered slope, spraining my knee. I could still walk, but not with the confidence needed to push through all 7 of the major high mountain passes in these conditions. My knee sprain occurred on June...

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Appalachian Trail, Hiking / 22.10.2019

On October 10, 2019, I began a 199.5 mile southbound section hike from Swift Run Gap in Shenandoah National Park (AT southbound mile 1282.6) to Virginia Route 311, Catawba, VA (AT southbound mile 1482.1). Most of this section generally followed the Blue Ridge Parkway between Waynesboro, VA and Daleville, VA. I hiked 11 days, finishing on October 20th. Swift Run Gap, Oct 10, 2019, Thursday  At mile 1305. Hiked 22.4 miles today. Started at the park entrance at Swift Run Gap. It was a pleasant day and though the...

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Hiking, PCT Oregon, PCT Thru Hike / 15.07.2018

At mile 1983.7. Hiked 11.7 miles today. A short day into Bend was surprisingly hard. There was a somewhat steep climb through gravelly lava where baby steps were needed to keep from losing traction and sliding back. View looking back, this shows  short switchbacks at the top of a steep climb up the  lava flow. At the end of the morning there was a walk through lava rubble that I will resumed tomorrow after resupply in Bend. Once again, mosquitoes didn’t allow me to take breaks where I would have liked. While...

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