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CobwebRose on the Trail
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2014
I love hiking and backpacking. In these videos, I hope to take you along on my adventures and give you a glimpse into the joy, sorrow, defeat, and triumph I experience while on trail.
Completing My First Full Trail Run in Bent Creek Experimental Forest
I finally completed my first full trail run! I did a 5.3 mile run on a mild, gravel/packed dirt/mildly rooted trail. The Ledford Branch Road Loop is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. It’s actually a 4.4 mile loop, but I accidentally took a wrong turn and ended up putting on extra miles. I had planned to stop running after 4 miles, but I was having too much fun with the run. I walked a little, panted a lot, almost stepped on a black snake, and sweated buckets. It was a blast, and I can’t wait to do it again!
Music:
Will Harrison / So Close You Can Taste It / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Music:
Will Harrison / So Close You Can Taste It / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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Hiking Around Theme Parks: Orlando Vacation with my Husband!
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My hubby and I finally got away on a vacation to Orlando, Florida. It was an adventure getting to Florida with weather delaying all the flights and my luggage getting lost, but we made it! For the first part of the week, he worked a conference, and I played in Orlando! We had a great time, especially when we were finally able to go out and have fun together! It was such a great break for both o...
Sunrise Hiking the Highest Peak on the East Coast: MST LASH Segment 3 MM 995.1 to Craggy Gardens
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18 TM/ 19.3 AM Campsite at 995.1 - Craggy Gardens Visitor Center - Segment 3 I woke up at 0415. The morning was dark, but the moon was bright, and the morning was so still and silent that it felt like sacrilege to make any noise at all. I nearly talked myself out of night hiking the final 2 miles to the summit because I am so scared by solo night hiking. I’m glad that I did not talk myself out ...
Camping Over a Mile High: MST LASH Segment 3 - S Toe River Trailhead to Campsite at MM 995.1
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4.1 TM / 6.9 AM South Toe River Trailhead (991.0) - Campsite at 995.1 (995.1) - Segment 3 My backpack for overnight is 20.5 lb fully loaded with food for tomorrow and 2L of water. I worked almost a full day. My friend Peter met me at Craggy Gardens Visitor Center where I left my car. I was delayed a bit in starting since I stopped to pet a massive dog named Koda. A woman soon came over to repor...
Post-Hike Life: Adjusting to Life After a Thru Hike
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Life doesn’t stop when you get home from thru hiking a long distance trail. It keeps moving whether you are ready for it or not. When I got home from my 2023 Appalachian Trail thru hike, I struggled a lot with feeling lost, experiencing post-trail anxiety and depression, and generally having an identity crisis as I tried to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. It’s been a long road to...
Spiderwebs, Cubs, & Mama Bears…Oh My! MST LASH Segments 3 & 2 Beaver Dam Gap Overlook to US 276
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Segment 3/2: Beaver Dam Gap Overlook to US 276 Trailhead. 14.7 trail miles, 14.9 actual miles My day started uphill. It was 84*F, 44% humidity, UV 10, and no breeze. And I have a cold. I was struggling with the inclines that marked most of the first part of the trail. It was a little overgrown, but that meant butterflies and wildflowers. I passed an older couple on the trail. The man saw my hat...
Not Today, Bears! MST LASH Segment 3 Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center to Beaver Dam Gap Overlook
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Mountains to Sea Trail Segment 3: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center to Beaver Dam Gap Overlook. 22.3 trail miles, 23.4 actual miles Curtis helped me drop my car off at the Beaver Dam Gap Overlook where I’d be ending the day. He then dropped me off at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center. After walking the 0.3 mile blue blaze back to the trail, I was able to start my hike for the day. It was...
Celebrating 100 MST Miles: MST LASH Segment 15 Haw’s Run Rd to N. Topsail Beach Access #4
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Day 7 on trail: 21.6 trail miles, 24.2 actual miles Greggers left me off at the store where I’d finished yesterday, and I started road walking again. I miscalculated when I’d hit 100 total miles on the MST. Turns out, I hit it yesterday, but I celebrated today. I stopped in a church parking lot and made a 100 mile marker for myself. I road walked almost all day, stopping in a convenience stores...
My First Ultramarathon Hiking Day: MST LASH Segment 15 Stella Post Office to Haw’s Run Road
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Day 6 on trail: 31.5 trail miles, 31.5 actual miles My day started in the dark. My tent walls were sagging with condensation. I turned my headlamp to red flashing mode before hitting the trail. The bridge over White Oak River had almost no shoulder, but nearly every car heeded my flashing headlamp and moved over. The sunrise behind me was beautiful as were the misty clouds settling over the far...
Face-Sized Pinecones & Half a Day Off to Relax: MST LASH Segment 16 NC 58 to the Stella Post Office
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Day 5 on trail: 13.6 trail miles, 15.2 actual miles I was up before 0600 this morning with the early dawn light. The moon was so bright last night that it felt like someone was shining a flashlight into my tent all night. Mikey left us off at the convenience store where we had gotten off trail, and we started our road walk to a forest service road. And we just kept walking on that forest servic...
Miles of Dry Roads: MST LASH Segment 16 FR 154 to NC 58
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Day 4 on trail: 13.7 trail miles, 17.7 actual miles Light pouring into my tent woke me around 0600. We packed up camp and ate breakfast before heading out on trail. Forest Service Road 154 was a nice walk, albeit sandy and exposed. The sand was soft and difficult to walk on, so I tried to stick to areas with greenery growing up out of the sandy bed. When we finally left the forest and turned on...
All Roads Lead to Town: MST LASH Segment 16 Picnic Area WB MM 150 to Forest Road 154
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Day 3 on trail: 19.9 trail miles, 22.9 actual miles. I woke up to a delightfully cool morning. As I packed up, pink colors expanded across the sky. I made it down to the beach and admired the sunrise with my toes in the sand. The red sun poked through the trees of the poison ivy-lined corridor our hike started in. We soon turned onto the Pinecliff Horse Trails and followed the wider trail all t...
The Water Situation is Desperate: MST LASH Segment 16 Blackjack Lodge to Beach Picnic Area WB MM 105
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Day 2 on trail: 17.8 trail miles, 19.6 actual miles. We rose before the sun. I barely slept. I think the music we heard late into the night was actually a karaoke bar near the trail. It was SO LOUD. We packed up in the dark, and we swiftly found out that the first and only water source of the day was a murky, brackish-looking puddle. When we re-entered the jungle of a trail, and I quickly becam...
Traffic, Ticks, & Trails - MST LASH: Segment 16 Oyster Point to Blackjack Lodge Shelter
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My first day of this section hike of the Mountains to Sea Trail involved 7 hours of driving that turned into 8.5 hours of driving due to traffic. I met Cristus Cowboy at trail angel Tim’s house where we left Cristus Cowboy’s car for the week. We drove my car up to Oyster Point Campground, the westbound terminus for Segment 16. We filled up with 4L of water at the campground before getting on tr...
Packing the Pack for my Westbound MST LASH in Segments 16 and 15!
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I’m getting ready to head out on my next big adventure: hiking all of Segment 16 into about half of Segment 15 of the MST westbound! It’s a coastal section, and it’s going to be very hot and probably pretty dry. Here’s what I’m packing. Music: Say3 / Proven / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Autohacker / Summer Flirt / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jones Meadow / Promise Don’t Forget / cou...
Walking/Running a Marathon in a Day: Part 2 - MST Segment 3 Craggy Gardens to Craven Gap
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Walking/Running a Marathon in a Day: Part 2 - MST Segment 3 Craggy Gardens to Craven Gap
Walking/Running a Marathon in a Day: Part 1 - Running my Third Half Marathon
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Walking/Running a Marathon in a Day: Part 1 - Running my Third Half Marathon
A Birthday Hike for my Dad: Craggy Gardens & Pinnacle
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A Birthday Hike for my Dad: Craggy Gardens & Pinnacle
Getting Recognized as Hiker Trash on a Day Hike: MST Segment 3 - Craven Gap to BRP VC
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Getting Recognized as Hiker Trash on a Day Hike: MST Segment 3 - Craven Gap to BRP VC
The Appalachian Trail for LASHers: Some Sections to Consider for Your Next Long Hike!
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The Appalachian Trail for LASHers: Some Sections to Consider for Your Next Long Hike!
The Appalachian Trail for Weekend Warriors: Bite-Sized Trail Segments for Your Next Weekend Hike
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The Appalachian Trail for Weekend Warriors: Bite-Sized Trail Segments for Your Next Weekend Hike
I Tried a Trail Run! Frying Pan Mountain Fire Tower
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I Tried a Trail Run! Frying Pan Mountain Fire Tower
Giving Back to the Trail: A Magical Day at Davenport Gap
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Giving Back to the Trail: A Magical Day at Davenport Gap
Hot Hike to a Cool View: Cat Gap Loop to John Rock Loop
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Hot Hike to a Cool View: Cat Gap Loop to John Rock Loop
A Game of Chutes & Ladders on Grandfather Mountain, NC
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A Game of Chutes & Ladders on Grandfather Mountain, NC
Back to the Start: Revisiting the Pink Beds Loop to Talk Vlogging my 2023 AT Thru Hike
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Back to the Start: Revisiting the Pink Beds Loop to Talk Vlogging my 2023 AT Thru Hike
I Ran my First Ever Half Marathon! | Combatting Post-Trail Depression/Anxiety with Running
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I Ran my First Ever Half Marathon! | Combatting Post-Trail Depression/Anxiety with Running
I Didn’t See That One Coming…Part 3: Surprising Natural Spots Along the Appalachian Trail
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I Didn’t See That One Coming…Part 3: Surprising Natural Spots Along the Appalachian Trail
I Didn’t See That One Coming - PART 2 (NY-ME): Surprising Man-Made Spots Along the Appalachian Trail
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I Didn’t See That One Coming - PART 2 (NY-ME): Surprising Man-Made Spots Along the Appalachian Trail
Careful, it's addictive lol. Looked like a lovely day!
I can see why! It was a great day!
I am happy to see you taking on another trail challenge. That is commendable. Bravo to you. I hope trail running continues to bring you joy. I preferred watching with my pistachio ice cream. Less challenging. Wishing you good health and good fortune. Happy Trails!
I hope your ice cream was delicious! That sounds good right now!
Looked fun! ❤
I now understand what all the hype about trail running is about!
Too bad about the flight mishaps. I experienced many. Just situation normal all fouled. ( known as a SNAFU in the military). As a veteran, fouled was replaced with another word. Similar to a FUBAR. Nice to see you hiking around the Magic Kingdom. Did your luggage magically appeared. I hope you drank some Butter Beer at Universal. That was great! Nearly like an ice cream float. I tried to copy the recipe. Not the same. Thanks for the share. Nice to see the trip home was nice. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Thanks!
When did summit
September 17, 2023
Have done the up and back hike from the Black Mtn Campground about 6 times when we train for XTreme Hikes. (Was especially helpful for our dayhike of the Grand Canyon.) But every time I do it, I swear that’s the last time….😅😅😅. You have got to do the Carolina Mtn Club SB6K Challenge…..would be right up your alley!
That hike is intense, but it’s so pretty!
So glad to see your post can’t wait for them😀
Thank you!
Because your videos are more bite size than the "documentary-sized" videos some others make, I opted not to "like" all the vids as I went along... but now that I've made it through your amazing journey, I feel compelled to go back and do so for each and every one. Well freaking done, CR!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I am thru hiking next year, and I want to set myself up to be ready for the after hike period. Do you think there is anything that can be done before the hike is over (or even started) to make that transition home less chaotic or easier to adjust to?
My best advice is to take a couple months off after your hike before returning to work. It will help you decompress from the hike. And don’t feel like you have to go back to the same job or even the same home (if you have the freedom to choose). Sometimes change is good, especially after you’ve been out on the trail. And don’t be afraid to reach out to your hiking family when you get home; they’ll be going through the same post-hike transitions and will be good sounding boards!
@@cobwebroseonthetrail2447 thank you! There will definitely be other retirees out there, so I will try to make some connections
You’re young yet. Try not to get stuck in a place you don’t feel passion. I was a nurse for 30 years but always wanted to play percussion and hike. Follow your heart. The indoors and the rat race are stressful. We get out and walk everyday. If not, my autistic adult son is not mentally settled. Nice you’re running. Swimming was my thing. Goals seem to help people getting back to the real world.😊❤
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! Hugs!
Thank you!
I just want to give you a big hug! I wish for you All Things Bright and Beautiful! Thank you for the gift you are to us in so many ways! With love, MCM
Thanks, MCM! You’re the best!!
You are so very super and such a good feeling human being! Your reflecting on your AT hike and making your adjustments to your normal life now, will help you along the way. You are doing such Great Things in your life! Love you! Your smile and your energy are gifts to us all. Thank you!
Thank you so much! ☺️
I think I’ll always have to have some sort of “goal”….I totally understand what you’re talking about. As section hikers, we love the planning and anticipation. As soon as we get home we can’t wait to plan and hike the next!
It’s addictive!
Nice chat about post trail anxiety. Enjoyed your MST section hikes also😀
Thank you!
Thanks for the update. Cheers to your progress👏🏻 It is clear that Ice Cream is your superpower. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
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Wow!!!! Such an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉. Thanks for sharing all of your experiences.
Thank you for following along!
Mid state trail in PA????
Mountains to Sea Trail in NC
Awesome Sharon and I think Chris! You are a trooper with the road walking! Tip about knee sleeves, when I do CrossFit, I wear Rock Tape Knee Sleeves, they are tighter. For AT and hiking, switched to Bear Klomplex. They are more breathable but still offer support. Only a friendly suggestion!!! ❤
Thank you so much for the suggestion!
Very impressive, especially in the heat! 🎉🎉
Thank you! It was definitely a challenge!
Crazy impressive to do these long days.
Thank you!
Bravo to your 30 mile day. Impressive achievement. A company called Exo Mountain Gear does a 50 mile day hike challenge. Up for that next? 30 miles is nearly the length of the Greenbelt Trail across the width of Long Island including miles of road walking. One of my hikes to do. With no cars, the AT was safer to hike. As a veteran, thanks for paying tribute to the Vets Memorial and thanks for your appreciation. Kudos to Snickers Ice Cream Bars. Thanks for the views and pleasant commentary. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
I’m not sure I’m ready for a 50 yet, but I’m definitely thinking more in terms of bigger mile days for trips now!
@@cobwebroseonthetrail2447 30 miles is great! Cheers to your achievement👏🏻⭐
Nice hike. Wonderful trail angels! You have a lot of diversity with this hike. Thanks for taking us along!✌️🙂💚
The trail angels in this section of the MST are amazing!
lol… my lil brother did all the silk blazing for his big Sis…. Thank goodness because you can never really know if they are on you or not…. Urrrrgh! It’s so nice to be able to follow you again. I appreciate every thing that you bring to us. I hope you feel that. Thank you! Stay safe wherever you are!✌️🙂💚
Thank you so much!!
Spiders make their webs from silk. It is a natural fibre made of protein. Not so bad. Of course Ice Cream! Cheers! Actually, as I watch this, I am finishing off my small bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with honey. I skipped the peanut butter. Seems like a water issue. 5 liter carry. Wow! Thanks for the share. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Thank you! Cheers to sharing ice cream across time and space!
Cheers to a nice hiking trail. Seems like easy going less the water a tick situation. I always wear pants when hiking in the woods. I had Lyme disease. Big health effect for a long time. Recommend avoiding that. As a military vet, it would be “zero” not “oh.” Funny! As “Cobweb”Rose, I thought you would like spider webs. Where I once lived, there were barn spiders. Nearly as big as my thumb. They engineered beautiful spider webs. Nice camp spot. Wishing you safe passage and Happy Trail!
Thank you! Yeah, I don’t like spiders or their webs when I am catching them to the face. When I’m not catching them to the face, the webs are lovely to look at!
Cheers to your next adventure. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you safe passage and happy trails!
Thank you!
Thank you for this.🤙🤙🤙
Have fun out there!
Nice to see you are heading out for another adventure. May your equipment bring you safety and comfort. Wishing you success and good fortune. Happy Trails! BTY, I summited Katahdin on the 18th of June. Ascending the Hunt Trail was a real physical challenge. WOW! Descending, the Abol Trail was slightly easier. I am bruised and embarrassed(lost my way down) But done. I guess my trail name can be Wrong Way. Best wishes!
Congratulations, Wrong Way!
@@cobwebroseonthetrail2447 Took the winter trail down by mistake. Took a left instead of a right. What a disaster. But, here I am with help. Best wishes.
I have a question about your puffy. I’m 5’3” and 120#. But need room to get in and out with no ROM in one shoulder. What size did you wear. I’m thinking I need small and not medium to maneuver since I can’t raise my arm. Thanks for any advice!
I wear a medium cotopaxi fuego hooded down pullover, but my Lighthear Gear hoodie in this video is a small. The medium cotopaxi down pullover is a little big, but it keeps me warm. If you have a bad shoulder, I’d recommend looking at a zip up puffy so that you can put your limited ROM arm in first and not have to worry about raising your arm to get it in a pullover. I think a small should fit you really well if you do a zip!
Thank you so much. I followed you last year and was blessed by your hike. My brother and I were planning a section hike of VA in October. The 8th of October I was hit by a serious case of Guillain Barre after a minimal virus. Long story longer( I’m sorry… lol) I was in rehab for5 months, learning to walk and all the stuff. So.. your my eyes and legs until I can get back out there. Thank you so much.. you’ll never know how much I appreciate you and others out there that take time to bring us alongside.. God bless you!!✌️🙂❤️
I’m so glad to hear that you recovered! That’s a horrible thing to get, and it’s so hard to fight through the recovery from what I’ve seen. I’m so proud of you for working through the healing process and for planning to get out on trail again! I hope it is soon!
@@cobwebroseonthetrail2447 ❤️
I cared for many GBS patients over the years. Hope you’re able to get out there and hike in the future.
@@sulj3373 thank you so much
Have you seen the new Gossamer Gear packs with the pivoting hip belt? The Gorilla looks insanely good.
I actually haven’t yet!
I am not really sure why these are forgotten miles or ''no people talk about these sections''. You basically listed all the things that everyone constantly talk about and fear. The AT is physically demanding. I am not sure where is the big surprise coming from. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for watching. These were sections my tramily and I really didn’t hear a lot (or anything) about before starting the trail. Like anything else, it comes from personal experience.
@@cobwebroseonthetrail2447 I respect that. Could it be that you haven't heard about them because of how you prepared yourself for the AT?
@Yetithruhikes Definitely possible. But I think it would be impossible to hear about every part of the AT before starting (or at least to remember all 2K+ miles of it while hiking it).
Crushing it as always. 💪
Thank you!
Impressive accomplishment!
Thanks!
For road races, I use an elastic race belt which has two cord locks to attach my race numbers. Some race belts also come with elastic loops sewn on to hold gel packets (which are useful for longer races). For trail races, I've tied/looped a short length of thin cord with two cord locks to the back of my hydration pack and attach the race number to that.
Nice! Thanks for the pro tip!!
Thanks for sharing the day with your dad. Cheers to family love. Wishing your dad good health, happiness, and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Thank you!
Love the videos of continued hiking!! Jack and I will be doing some of Segment 18 the beginning of August!
That’s great! Have fun!!
Great video and good lnfor
Thanks for watching!
So cool! Can’t wait to follow along. I’ve been looking at this trail since I live here in the Smokies and have quick access to Clingmans Dome and a good section of the start of this trail. How were the water sources?
In the 7.5 miles, I found 2, but they were within the first 2 miles. The Far Out map is a little more difficult to read for the MST. The official paper/PDF guides from Friends of the MST look good, though. I’ll be using a mix of those and Far Out to plan my sections.
Thank you
Cheers to a nice hike. Thanks for sharing. Nice to see you back on trail. Two weeks ago, I did the Blood Mt Trail to Neel Gap . Then, Blue Ridge Gap to the Ga/NC border. Add to that, Springer Mt to High Tower. Next, I will do Pawling to Conn. Going for the 14 State challenge. Thanks for the inspiration. Wishing you joy and success. Happy Trails!
That’s fantastic! Good luck, and have fun!
@@cobwebroseonthetrail2447 Thank you!
Trail looks like an option for this southerner. Thanks for taking us along.😊❤
I hope you’re able to get out there too! Thanks for joining the journey!
I have this tent! Have only taken it out a few times--but I LOOOVE it! Thank you for the review.
The gang back together!!! Looks like a great time was had! 🤗
I loved it. Trail Days this year was such a different and fun experience compared to last year. Less rushed, more time to spend with friends from trail!
What a great time and video!!! ❤❤❤
It was a blast!
Great seeing you again!
Same!
Thanks for the review. Their aren't many Lightheart Gear reviews out there. Did it hold up well to an AT thru hike? Any issues besides condensation? Did you find that the awning feature came in handy? Was the awning good for increased venting during rain? Thanks again!
Let me reach out to Snapshot and see if he can answer your questions since he used the tent the whole hike! He really liked this tent, and it fit his tall frame very well.
Great video! Lots to consider for me when I can do my thru hike 😍
Happy to help!
Northern PA deee-stroys trail runners, be prepared. Send some new ones to Duncannon. What them transform to sandals. Kiss them goodbye in Delaware Gap. - Lego
So true, Lego!
Hi! I'm so surprised by your pick of the "flattest" section. I'm brand new to backpacking and my very first overnight was after hiking the first 5 miles out of PenMar. OMG, I thought it was so hard, lol!!! But probably that has to do with the facts that this was my first time carrying a fully loaded pack, I'm new to hiking, and I'm in my 60s. I know I'll only get better as I do this more often. BTW, I really enjoyed following your thru hike!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy that you got out there and tried backpacking! That first hike is hard no matter where you go. I picked that section as the “flat” one because in comparison to the whole AT (think about sections like the Whites with lots of elevation gain and loss), it is “flatter” in the sense that you are doing a lot less overall up and down each day. Flat is really a misnomer for anywhere on the AT in my opinion. Happy trails!!