Griff

UPDATE: I’ve changed my mind about doing an out and back. I have decided to complete a full southbound (SOBO) hike of the trail instead. After finishing the 1300 miles from Pennsylvania to Georgia I will “flip-flop” to Maine and hike SOBO from Mount Katahdin to Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.I'm a sixty-eight year old semi-retired software architect/engineer and systems analyst. I live with my wife in north-central New Jersey within 1 hour of several trailheads on the Appalachian Trail. I enjoy day-hiking the AT with my wife, rails to trails biking with my college buddies, reading about technology (especially space) and reading/listening to science fiction novels.I'm currently planning an out and back on the AT from the Delaware Water Gap in New Jersey to Springer Mountain Georgia. I am planning to start this 2,600 mile round-trip hike in late March and to finish sometime in September.This will be a real challenge for me and I am looking forward to it!

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Day 85, June 27, up and down Katahdin with Kim

Day 85, June 27, up and down Katahdin with Kim

Hiked today 5.2 AT miles, but over 10 total milesToday I’m hiking with Kim. We started the trail at 7:20 after getting a quick orientation from

Jul 4, 2024 : Griff
Days 79 through 84, June 21-June 26,Travel an Zero days

Days 79 through 84, June 21-June 26,Travel an Zero days

After getting off the trail on June 20, I flew back home on the 21st and relaxed until the morning of the 26th. My wife and I drove from New Jersey

Jul 4, 2024 : Griff
Day 78, June 20, Southern Terminus exit day!

Day 78, June 20, Southern Terminus exit day!

Day 78, June 21, Spring Mountain Shelter to the Amicalola Visitor Center Hiked today 9 today’s ascent 1210 total hiked 1306 I got going a little

Jun 21, 2024 : Griff
Days 75, 76, and 77

Days 75, 76, and 77

Day 75, June 17, Cheese Factory Campsite to Whitley Gap Trail Hiked today 18.5 today’s ascent 4160 feet total hiked 1259Today I slept in a

Jun 21, 2024 : Griff
Days 72, 73, and 74

Days 72, 73, and 74

Day 72, June 14, Winding Stair Gap to Carter Gap Shelter Hiked today 16 today’s ascent 3700 feet total hiked 1203I slept in the Microtel in

Jun 18, 2024 : Griff
Days 69, 70, and 71

Days 69, 70, and 71

Day 69, June 11, Fontana Dam Visitors Center to Locust Grove Gap  Campsite Hiked today 18.8 today’s ascent 5980 total hiked 1150First view

Jun 18, 2024 : Griff
Days 65 through 68

Days 65 through 68

Day 65 from Tri-Corner Knob to Newfound Gap (Gatlinburg) Hiked today 15.7 total hiked 1089 today’s ascent 3550Last night I tented on a hill

Jun 14, 2024 : Griff
Days 61 through 64

Days 61 through 64

Day 61 Stealth Campsite to Hot Springs, North Carolina Hiked today 12.6 total hiked 1022 today’s ascent 2380Today I hike  800 to 1000’ up

Jun 10, 2024 : Griff
Days 57 through 60

Days 57 through 60

Day 57 My First Zero Day since Day 4! I’ve been having trouble with the long hikes recently, and I believe that it’s because I’ve exhausted my

Jun 7, 2024 : Griff
Days 52 through 56

Days 52 through 56

Day 52 Boots Off Hostel to Moreland Gap Shelter Hiked today 14.8 total hiked  883 today’s ascent 4780 feetLooking up at the 3800 foot

May 30, 2024 : Griff