Max Kiel

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

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AT Days 49-51

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

May 18, 2021 : Max Kiel
The Virginia Triple Crown: AT Days 46-48

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

May 15, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 44 & 45

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

May 13, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 41-43

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

May 10, 2021 : Max Kiel
A Big Milestone: AT Days 39 & 40

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

May 7, 2021 : Max Kiel
The Grayson Highlands: AT Days 35-38

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

May 5, 2021 : Max Kiel
Trail Town, USA: AT Days 29-32

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

Apr 29, 2021 : Max Kiel
The Roan Highlands: AT Days 26-28

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

Apr 25, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 22-25

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

Apr 22, 2021 : Max Kiel
AT Days 19-21

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

Apr 18, 2021 : Max Kiel