Flip Flop Hikers: Sprout Day 125 (Saturday, July 30th, 2016)

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sprout Day 125 (Saturday, July 30th, 2016)

It was a perfect day for hiking, the temperature was just right and the sun was shining all day. At the beginning of the day we did the Mahoosuc Arm. It was a fun climb. For some of the trail we had to walk up long flat boulders. I'm glad it wasn’t wet or raining because it would have been very slippery. We went past Speck Pond and climbed Speck Mountain. Speck Mountain had a steep incline and there was a lot of rock climbing. I felt like I was off trail even though I knew that I was going the right way. The climb was rugged.

We got down to a parking lot during the last couple miles and a lady named Satellite was there offering some trail magic. It was perfect! She had sodas, water, fruit, peanut butter, and crackers, and a bunch of little Debbie snacks. It hit the spot! We ate so much and drank a few sodas, it was awesome!

The climb up to the shelter was steep, and we probably shouldn't have ate so much and drank so much but I don't regret it, it was exactly what I needed.

Our plan is to get up really early and go into Andover tomorrow. We have a few packages to pick up from the post office on Monday and want to do laundry and take a shower. There is free camping behind a restaurant and there's a hostel in town. I can't wait to get some town food and see what Andover is all about. So long for now, I need to get some sleep!