We got on the trail early again today, starting around 7:00. We did 14 miles and finished the roller coaster! It was a great feeling walking out of the coaster. I think we all did a great job! Our first seven miles today was in the roller coaster and we crushed it!
I saw a lot of animals on the trail today: five big butterflies, a bunch of deer ran off when I came over a hill, a turkey ran in front of me and flew off, and last but not least, a skunk! It would be horrible to get sprayed by a skunk out here, haha!!
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| Moss covered rocks |
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| Huge boulder |
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| More huge boulders! |
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| We are getting very close to an area of the trail that is very rocky. It will be interesting! |
We completed a huge milestone in our journey today. We crossed our first state line! We walked into West Virginia! One of my goals has been to walk into West Virginia and play John Denver’s Country Roads. The funny thing is that I was so focused on hiking, because there were so many rocks on the ground and I didn't want to twist an ankle, that I missed the state border sign! I realized it about a half mile past the sign and debated about going back so I could see it but that didn't happen! I couldn't add another mile to the day just to see that sign. Luckily, Maggie took a picture of it and that'll have to do!
The rest of the day we focused on the hike and lived in the moment. It's a peaceful experience to wake up and have nothing to worry about except walking.
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| Snicker's Gap |
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| Another picture of Snicker's Gap |
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| Bubbles at Snicker's Gap |
We passed another busy highway today. It is so weird to hike through sections of the trail where there are no roads or traffic and then suddenly see the white blaze across a busy highway!
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| We love coming across signs with information about the trail and the area where we are hiking! |
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| Hello there highway in the middle of the trail! |
We are staying at David Lesser shelter tonight. It felt great to end the day here. The shelter has plenty of room to relax and we are getting ready to head into Harper’s Ferry tomorrow!!
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| A local announcement board for the ALDHA (The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association) |
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| These rocks on the trail can tear up your feet fast! |
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| We could have sat here forever relaxing |
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| Almost to Harper's Ferry! |
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| More spring |
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| Can you spot Bubbles in this picture? |
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| We haven't had any problems finding water! |
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| I wonder what this will look like once leaves are on the trees |
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| Living peaceful on the trail! |
Day: 15
Miles hiked: 14.2
Total Miles hiked on the trail: 152.5
Bears: 0
Butterfly: 7
Chipmunk: 1
Crawfish: 1
Deer: 20
Really Big Dog: 1
Mouse: 1
Skunk: 1
Snail: 1
Squirrels: 11
Turkeys: 4
Woodpecker: 1
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