My friend Marmot, who is one of the first hikers to receive Triple Crown recognition, told me that Maine is the hardest state on the AT. “Once you get out of Maine it will get a lot easier,” she said with confidence that was commensurate with her thousands of miles of hiking. As of July 14 Maine is the only state I have experienced. How can I agree or disagree with Marmot and others who have warned me about Maine?
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