Day 24: Dahlgren Backpacker Campground to Raven Rock Shelter
A very hot day, with widely varying terrain.
Day 23: Harpers Ferry to Dahlgren Backpacker Campground
I’ve made it to Maryland! Today was hot and tiring, but had some great views, more flowers, and a hot shower.
Day 22: David Lesser Memorial Shelter to Harpers Ferry
Today included crossing the Shenandoah River and the kindness of strangers.
Day 21: Bears Den Hostel to David Lesser Memorial Shelter
Today was a shorter day, but we crossed the Virginia/West Virginia line!
Day 20: Whiskey Hollow Shelter to Bears Den Hostel
A day with lots of ups and downs, some hail, and a turtle.
Day 19: Front Royal to Whiskey Hollow Shelter
On the trail again! Starting a new section in Virginia with a new hiking companion, and avoiding the snakes.
Short Connecting Hike #2
A short hike with a friend completing the VA Rt 60 to Front Royal section of the AT. 280.5 miles down!
Seeley-Wentworth Shelter to the Tye River Bridge
Day 2 of a short hike, with beautiful views, more flowers, and hiking The Priest.
Hike from Rt 60 to the Seeley-Wentworth Shelter
Day 1 of a two-day hike, with views from Cole Mountain and many strange placenames!
Short Connecting Hike
Short connecting hike near the Blue Ridge Parkway.