I was dropped off at Caledonia State Park on the afternoon of July 5th, after experiencing an awesome Independence Day at our capital.  Feeling somewhat lazy, I decided to hike just 2.2 miles to the first shelter, Quarry Gap, to set up camp. The next day, I...

After crossing the Maryland State Line, I only hiked about 6 miles to Ed Garvey Shelter and camped with Rigga, Howzit, Rebel Yell and Perk. I planned to go to sleep early, so the next day I could beat my record mileage.     If I hiked all the way to the...

I hitched out of Front Royal, VA on Wednesday, June 24th and hiked a whopping 3.6 miles with Rigga and Zipp where we set up camp at the Mosby Campsite. The next day, we passed by the Jim & Molly Denton Shelter which is known by hikers for its big extensive front...

After enjoying a wonderful breakfast at the Devil's Backbone Brewery it was time to hit the trail. I got a late start and figured any mileage over ten would satisfy me for the day. The hike was fairly easy though, and I caught wind that in Waynesboro, VA there was a...

I have just left Pennsylvania heading to Alabama. My blog is slightly behind, but I will be off the trail for the next few days and can hopefully update it. As of now, I am in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania (as far as my position on trail). I am currently heading to...

June 8th I woke up at the Howard Johnson in Daleville, VA. I had thoroughly enjoyed showering and sleeping on a comfy bed. I wasn't excited to get out hiking just yet, but I was thrilled to be seeing Perk and Howzit again.  We all ate a big breakfast and headed...

On June 6th, around 2am, I woke up to the sound of my alarm and rain drumming on the roof of the gazebo at The Home Place Restaurant. Those of us who had camped there for the night convened. We had originally planned to wake up, walk back to the trail head and then...