Its day 65 and we have covered over 860 miles (1390 kms) on the trail. We are just finishing our resupply in Waynesboro, VA and heading into Shenandoah National Park. We have been anticipating this park for weeks and will be the first to admit that it is not because of the promise of beautiful views and scenery. In fact our 100 mile hike through the Shennies will cross Skyline Drive (a road) about 30 times! The excitment stems from the concession stands that we have been told are at about almost every road crossing along the way. Apparently the blackberry smoothies are a must have! The park also is the beginning of the "easier" terrain that we were promised in Virgina. Last week, leading up to Waynesboro had four 3000 foot climbs (not something you want to be doing daily) so the 1000 footers in the Shennies are looking pretty darn good. From there we hit some of the flattest trail till we reach the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Its a good feeling knowing that we have some of the hardest terrain behind us and a month or more of sweet sweet flat lands ahead!
A beautiful foggy sunrise somewhere on the trail.
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A trail shelter.
Always following a white blaze.
McAfee knob! This is a classic AT photo.
Celebrating after a climb to the knob.
that last picture is amazing!
ReplyDeletei love the updates, keep 'em coming whenever you're in civilization! :P
xo