Day 86: Hike from Palmerton, PA, to Leroy A. Smith Shelter

June 9, 2022
AT miles: 16.1
Ascent: 2080’
Descent: 1110’
Weather: mid-70’s, partly sunny, and windy
Sightings: a chipmunk and a squirrel
High points: successfully hiking the super-steep section north of Lehigh Gapandhiking some more with Sparkplug.
A rocky walk through a Super Fund site with great views.