AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)

Collection of trail journals written during my 2018 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Click HERE to read from the beginning.


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The Reptile Pacifier Glasgow Experience
Posted On April 26, 2018

Can you spot the deer? April 26, 2018 Destination: Glasgow Shelter (US 501 at mile 786) Today's Miles: 19.90 Start Location: Cornelius Creek Shelter Trip Miles: 786 I woke before the sunrise at about …

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AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Newt
April 25, 2018

Eastern Newt April 25, 2018 Destination: Cornelius Creek Shelter Today's Miles: 18.40 Start Location: Bobblets Gap Shelter Trip Miles: 766.10 I knew it was supposed to rain today, and in particular in the morning. …


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Wetness
April 24, 2018

Spring is finally coming to VA! April 24, 2018 Destination: Bobblets Gap Shelter Today's Miles: 13.50 Start Location: Fullhardt Knob Shelter Trip Miles: 747.70 As expected, we woke up to rain. I was in …


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A Daleville Day
April 23, 2018

View hiking into Daleville April 23, 2018 Destination: Fullhardt Knob Shelter Today's Miles: 11.20 Start Location: Stealth Campsite at Mile 723 Trip Miles: 734.20 I woke up to my alarm. I had set it …


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A Near Mangling and the Kindness of Strangers
April 22, 2018

Shane and Melissa - Hikers and Trail Angels at McAfee Knob April 22, 2018 Destination: Stealth Campsite at Mile 723 Today's Miles: 22.90 Start Location: Stealth Campsite at Mile 700.1 Trip Miles: 723 I …


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A Day Full of Points of Interest
April 21, 2018

300 year old Keffir Oak (oldest tree on the Southern portion of the AT) April 21, 2018 Destination: Stealth Campsite at Mile 700.1 Today's Miles: 23 Start Location: Campsite at Mile 677.1 Trip …


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Wonderful Weather and Wildlife
April 20, 2018

Nighttime at camp, mile 677.1 April 20, 2018 Destination: Campsite at Mile 677.1 Today's Miles: 20.10 Start Location: Stealth Campsite at Mile 657 Trip Miles: 677.10 The first thing that came to mind when …


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The Big Sleep
April 19, 2018

Waterfall at my stealth campsite after Rice Field Shelter April 19, 2018 Destination: Stealth Campsite at Mile 657 Today's Miles: 13.80 Start Location: Rice Field Shelter Trip Miles: 657 I tried to sleep …


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The Long Day of Doing Many Things
April 18, 2018

View on the ridge just before descending into Pearisburg, VA April 18, 2018 Destination: Rice Field Shelter Today's Miles: 18.40 Start Location: Woods Hole Hostel Mile 624.8 Trip Miles: 643.20 I slept well at …


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A Short Day
April 17, 2018

Waking up to a full house - Wapiti Shelter April 17, 2018 Destination: Woods Hole Hostel Mile 624.8 Today's Miles: 7.20 Start Location: Wapiti Shelter Trip Miles: 624.80 I woke first just before 6am. …