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Days 75-80, completing NY and a zero day in NYC
Day 75: Easier terrain today. We had a shorter day of about 17.5 miles. We stopped at Bear Mountain Inn and spent the night there. We had a great
Day 73&74, entering NY
Day 73: Today was a great day. Epic weather, some nice views, and an easy start. We had a beautiful boardwalk. Right after the boardwalk once we got
Day 71&72, soaking rain, my dad overcoming hardship, and pushing North!
Day 71: Woke up to heavy rain. We had a short walk to the common area at the AMC. We ate a protein filled and delicious breakfast. My dad owns an
Days 68-70, bye PA, hello NJ!
Day 68: We slept great in the bunk room at Lookout Hostel. We had breakfast before heading out. A group of section hikers made a breakfast pizza and
Days 66 & 67, hit 1200 miles, and a low point
Day 66: Aside from the morning, today was a washout. A true soaking rain. We were happy to do 22 miles today given the weather. Just before arriving
Days 62-65, PA and thunderstorms
Day 62: 22 miles, 2,500 ascent. A beautiful day, halfway through our day we walked through beautiful farmlands that we greatly enjoyed. It was a
Day 60&61, halfway home!!
Day 60: 20.6 miles today, nice weather. Crossed the Mason-Dixon Line first thing this morning and officially in the North! With only a few miles
Day 58 & 59, 6th zero day in MD with great friends/neighbors from Rangeley
Day 58: This is our sixth zero day and much needed after 14 straight days with 12 of them being 20+ miles. Yesterday we were really starting to feel
Days 55-57, 1,000 miles, VA rollercoaster complete, Harpers Ferry, and start of MD
Day 55: Great weather today, another hot one. Hit 1,000 miles today! Goal was to make it to Bear’s Den Hostel. The manager, Glen had his two dogs
Days 50-54, Shenandoah NP, poison ivy, water mistake, and heel puncture wound (minor)
Shenandoah National Park had nice views. Most of the waysides were closed as we were early which was a bummer because the number one thing people