May 28, State #8 New Jersey. Rocky, but not as bad as PA. Way more views too. I've felt since the end of the Shenandoahs that the trail is just a connector between the southern mountains and New England. I wonder when I'll feel that the trail itself is a destination again. I'm getting tired of these long, view-less ridges and easy walking. I want to do some real mountain climbing again! Passed Sunfish Pond...the southernmost glacial pond on the AT. Very pretty, but plastered with No camping and No swimming signs. I finally met Rocker, Rooster, Snow White, 40oz (they've been just ahead of me the whole trip).
May 30, took the side trail to New Jersey's highest point, home to a large obelisk monument (like the Washington Monument in DC). I climbed up the humid tower but the views were almost the same as from the base. This afternoon the trail dropped off the ridge into farmland and swamps. I got to Unionville NY to resupply and camp in the park, only to find out there's no camping anymore. Luckily the Outhouse Hostel is in town. $10 donation for bunk, shower, laundry, dinner, and breakfast. Sweet deal, plus a southbounder I met on the road right before here paid for me. Trail Magic!!!
Showing posts with label Trail Names. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trail Names. Show all posts
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Trail names
So far Emily has been hiking with Kashmir, Ghost, Red Hawk, Yanni Stoner, and Terrapin & Moonshine. She's been leap frogging with a hiker from Scotland, by the name of Stuart, and he's agreed to email some pictures. Also a memory card may be making its way to the media interpreters by mail, so pictures may be soon - hooray!
Total millage is 135, and mostly in a foot of wet snow. That puts her well into North Carolina. Next package drop is Fontana (mile 162), see the previous post about package drops for the address.
Looking ahead, the Smokies are coming up. Emily estimates it will take her 12 days to get through. The Smokie Mountains National Park will be miles 163 through 234, for a total of 71 miles in the park. On the other side of the park is Tennessee. The word is that a trail maintenance crew has been up in the area to clear out some blow downs so hopefully the trail will be packed down and the walking will get easier.
Total millage is 135, and mostly in a foot of wet snow. That puts her well into North Carolina. Next package drop is Fontana (mile 162), see the previous post about package drops for the address.
Looking ahead, the Smokies are coming up. Emily estimates it will take her 12 days to get through. The Smokie Mountains National Park will be miles 163 through 234, for a total of 71 miles in the park. On the other side of the park is Tennessee. The word is that a trail maintenance crew has been up in the area to clear out some blow downs so hopefully the trail will be packed down and the walking will get easier.
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