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5 Months on Trail (Day 154)
Sue from The Sterling Inn dropped off a small group of us at the trailhead after breakfast this morning. I'd eaten as much as I could and wasn't
The Kennebec Ferry (Day 153)
After just 4 miles of hiking today, the AT crossed the Kennebec River. This is the trail's largest unbridged crossing, and hikers are required to
Maine Brings the Rain (Day 152)
Looking at today's elevation map felt like a dream. I planned to hike 17.7 miles, and according to FarOut, the total ascent would be only 2200 feet.
Last Tough Climb Until Katahdin? (Day 151)
The Maine Roadhouse shuttle was scheduled to take us back to the AT at 8 AM. My new trail runners arrived a few days ago, and I was excited to get
Best Pizza on Trail (Day 150)
I woke up this morning to a wet tent after a night of drizzling rain. I packed everything up quickly, knowing that I would be in town in just a few
2000 Miles Hiked! (Day 149)
Yesterday I completed both Saddleback Mountain and Saddleback Horn, and this morning it was time to tackle Saddleback Junior. It was essentially just
Saddleback Mountain (Day 148)
The first half of today was relatively flat, and I enjoyed hiking on terrain that wasn't too rocky or rooty. Day by day, the trail is continuing to
My First Moxie (Day 147)
The Om Dome shuttle returned a big group of hikers to the trail around 8 AM. We somehow fit roughly 16 people in the small van, and Yukon said it was
The Om Dome (Day 146)
The small group of us who camped at South Arm Road last night were picked up by the Om Dome shuttle at 8:30 AM. We had to walk about 50 yards from
Just Trying to Get There (Day 145)
Despite my concerns, my stomach gave me no problems overnight. I woke up feeling fine, and with no definitive plans for the day. I'd booked a bunk at
