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32.6 miles done on the AT

jagwab
jagwab Posts: 93
edited December 18 in Social Groups
Just got back Saturday from doing 32 miles on the AT. Went from Devils Fork Gap to the Nolichucky River. Started out in the rain but the weather was great for the whole trip. Water was plentiful. And the views from Big Bald were amazing.

If you want to see me trip report it is on my blog at: melissaonthetrail.com

Now I am stuck with dayhikes until the 1st weekend of June.

Hope everyone is getting some great hikes in.

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  • TDSExpress
    TDSExpress Posts: 14
    that's awesome, I'll check out your site later on...I'm reading Awol on the AT...great book about thru hikinh the AT, the author is an excellent writer, really great read thus far if you're interested in reading about the trail

    been getting some nice day hikes in with my dog, and some with my family...making the most of Spring :)
  • ktbkitten
    ktbkitten Posts: 63
    That is so awesome! My husband and I are going to hike through the Maryland portion of the AT during the end of June. That trip will be our first backpaking trip. We are so excited and can't wait to go!!
  • L00py_T0ucan
    L00py_T0ucan Posts: 1,378 Member
    VERY cool! will check out your site later today - thanks for sharing...

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    ETA: took a quick gander - and the words RAMEN POT PIE and FIRE MINION screamed out at me! you def. have a new reader here! :laugh:
  • jagwab
    jagwab Posts: 93
    I did the Maryland section in 2008. It was a great section. My hiking partner broke her ankle up on Weaverton Cliffs on our first day out so be careful. You are going to love it.
  • ktbkitten
    ktbkitten Posts: 63
    Wow! That's something that I am nervous about because I am clumsy!! But we are still very excited to go!! Any tips?
  • jagwab
    jagwab Posts: 93
    I have no tips. I know she wasn't wearing sturdy enough shoes. I wear boots but I do believe a good pair of trail runners can offer the support you need.

    The funny thing is, she wasn't even walking. She was standing at the overlook and took a step and it happened.

    You are going to have an awesome trip.
  • volleypc
    volleypc Posts: 134 Member
    I will be out that way in early June as well. I am mainly going to ride the Ocoee and do some mtn biking nearby though. Good luck with your trip in early June. How many miles are you wanting to log this year?
  • angcubby
    angcubby Posts: 31 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • sweetbippy
    sweetbippy Posts: 189 Member
    Jealous! Are you aiming to do the whole trail? This is something my husband and I want to do. I love that you are doing it a bit at a time. That so motivates me to start this challenge. :) Happy trails.
  • jagwab
    jagwab Posts: 93
    Eventually I would like to do the whole trail. I am not crazy enough to do it all in one year though. I like my creature comforts :)

    I actually just got back from doing 77 miles up in Virginia. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be.

    So far this year I have done almost 200 miles on the trail.
  • volleypc
    volleypc Posts: 134 Member
    200 miles this year... that is awesome. yeah Virginia is alot tougher than most people realize. There are some great sections of the AT in Virginia though. When are you heading back?
  • jagwab
    jagwab Posts: 93
    For a long trip probably not until next year unless I can figure out the money thing, then maybe in the fall.

    The rest of the year will be overnighters more than likely and day hikes.
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