Max Kiel

NY-based thru-hiker and trail runner Appalachian Trail '21

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Hiking Home: AT Days 80-82

Hiking Home: AT Days 80-82

Lott Road to Waywayanda Shelter, 16.7 milesAfter a fun and restful evening at the house, Mr Rogers and I were ready to get back to it the following

Jun 23, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 78 & 79

AT Days 78 & 79

Backpacker's Site to Gren Anderson Shelter, 26.8 milesMr. Rogers and I were up and ready to hit the trail by 7 AM, with our sights set on the Gren

Jun 18, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 74-77

AT Days 74-77

Port Clinton Pavilion to Allentown Shelter, 22.3 miles I slept surprisingly well inside the pavilion, and was ready to hit the trail by 7. I

Jun 14, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 71-73

AT Days 71-73

Duncannon to Yellow Springs Campsite, 24.8 miles I left the hostel by 7 AM and I continued following the trail through town for about a mile, before

Jun 9, 2021 : Max Kiel
The Halfway Point: AT Days 67-70

The Halfway Point: AT Days 67-70

Falls Creek to Stealth Site (1,093.0), 25.1 Miles When I went into my tent for the night at around 7, I was the only hiker camping in the area. The

Jun 6, 2021 : Max Kiel
Crossing the Mason-Dixon Line: AT Days 64-66

Crossing the Mason-Dixon Line: AT Days 64-66

Bear’s Den Hostel to Harpers Ferry, WV, 20.3 miles My parents dropped me back off at Bear’s Den Hostel at 8:30 and I bid them farewell with a “see

Jun 2, 2021 : Max Kiel
1,000 Miles, Washington D.C. & Harpers Ferry: AT Days 61-63

1,000 Miles, Washington D.C. & Harpers Ferry: AT Days 61-63

US Route 522 to Rod Hollow Shelter, 23.5 miles Stumble shuttled me and the other hikers back to US Route 522 at 8:30; later than I’m typically used

May 30, 2021 : Max Kiel
Shenandoah National Park pt. 2: AT Days 58-60

Shenandoah National Park pt. 2: AT Days 58-60

Hightop Hut to Rock Spring Hut, 24.1 miles The days hike began with finishing the ascent up Hightop Mountain, before descending down to Swift Run

May 27, 2021 : Max Kiel
Shenandoah National Park pt. 1: AT Days 56 & 57

Shenandoah National Park pt. 1: AT Days 56 & 57

Rockfish Gap to Blackrock Hut, 20.7 Miles After a great night of sleep in a comfy bed, Legs dropped me back off at Rockfish Gap at 8:00 AM the next

May 24, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 52-55

AT Days 52-55

James River Trailhead to Brown Creek Shelter, 20.1 miles Charlie dropped me and one other hiker off at the James River Trailhead just after 7 AM. I

May 22, 2021 : Max Kiel