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AT Days 49-51
US Route 220 to Stealth Site Mile Marker 755.3, 25.2 Miles I felt well-rested and rejuvenated after my day in town, and headed back on trail at
The Virginia Triple Crown: AT Days 46-48
Sarver Hollow Shelter to VA Route 624, 23.0 miles I was motivated to get an early start on the day and was breaking down camp by 6:30. The day's
AT Days 44 & 45
VA Route 100 to Wind Rocks, 27.5 miles The shuttle driver dropped me back off at the Pearis Cemetery Trailhead at 7:30 as I headed back into the
AT Days 41-43
Helveys Mill Shelter to Dismal Falls, 18.0 miles I woke up to the sound of rain lightly falling on my tent. After eating breakfast, the rain finally
A Big Milestone: AT Days 39 & 40
Lee Highway to Chestnut Knob Shelter, 24.1 miles Trail Candy and I took our first crack at attempting to hitch-hike back to where the AT crosses
The Grayson Highlands: AT Days 35-38
Damascus, VA to stealth site mile marker 489.3, 18.5 miles Damascus lived up to the hype and proved to be the perfect spot to enjoy a double-zero
Trail Town, USA: AT Days 29-32
The Station at 19E to Moreland Gap Shelter; 18.0 miles After a hearty (and free) breakfast at The Station, owner Dave dropped me and a couple other
The Roan Highlands: AT Days 26-28
Uncle Johnny’s Hostel to Iron Mountain, 23.0 miles A solid night of sleep in the comfy bed in the cabin had me fully energized and ready to begin my
AT Days 22-25
Hot Springs to Little Laurel Shelter, 20.0 miles Leaving Laughing Heart Hostel right around 7 AM, I followed the AT for about a mile through town
AT Days 19-21
Standing Bear to Walnut Mountain Shelter: 20.3 miles After a chill night hanging out at the Standing Bear Hostel with other hikers, I was on trail