Year: 2023

• AT 158: Bigelows

  

  Got dropped off at the trailhead by Jen, got trail magic there, then off to tackle the last big mountains. Beautiful weather, good views again, and nicely graded and maintained trail. When we got our packs handed to us at the end of the day by Jen, the trail magic people were camped out at…

• AT 157: Hurricane Watch

  

  Forecast had hurricane warnings, so we decided to sit it out in the hostel. Very nice thing, the Maine Roadhouse. Jen and Jen, who run it, are awesome as well. Full house here, as a lot of people got out of the hurricane. Not a lot of weather coming through here in the valley. We…

• AT 156: Crocker

  

  Woke up early, broke down tent, left the logging road. A hostel stay was calling and we pushed for miles. Passed South/North Crocker Mountain, who are, despite being 4000ers, fairly unremarkable. Passed the 2000 mile marker today. That’s a lot of miles. Sub 200 to go! In the evening we got a really nice sunset,…

• AT 155: Saddleback

  

  Got egg sandwiches from Steve, said our goodbyes, then on trail again. Did the Saddleback ridge, which had amazing views above treeline. Reminiscent of Franconia. In the evening did an hour of night hiking and set up tent on an old fire road.

• AT 154: Off Grid Zero

  

  Took an unplanned zero to get some much needed rest. The Hiker Hut is really nice, and having no cell service and electricity may help relaxing. Went into Rangeley to do laundry, charge up electronics, and resupply, then back to the trailer.