Starting from Tyringham Cobble
Hiked 16.9 miles
It was a very rainy night, especially because they were spending it in a tent. Turtle and Navigator were thankful for their sleeping pads, because the pads kept them off the floor of the tent! (This trip might be four stars for adventure, but it is about ½ star for accommodations!)
Did you every wonder what happens to the trail if it rains hard all night? OK, maybe you don't wonder about that kind of stuff, just in case you do the answer is the trail is a soppy mess with puddles and sometimes running water going right where hikers hike! OK, guess what happens to boots that have a tendency to leak? Yup, they leak more when directly immersed in puddles and water that runs through the trail! Wow! This guessing game is pretty easy!
Tonight they are staying at October Mountain Lean-to. The Hiker’s Companion, an AT publication, clearly states that hikers should not leave their packs unattended if they stay in this shelter. That doesn’t sound good, does it? Both Navigator and Turtle are careful hikers, so we’ll have to hope for the best. Please keep them in your thoughts and stay tuned for more updates!
Total miles hiked: 267.6
1 comment:
I love adventure, but accomodations are REALLY important too. You guys are so determined. I hope you're having fun hopping through all the puddles!
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