Virginia is the state with the most miles of all other 13 states along the Appalachian Trail. It continues to be very pleasant place to hike. The trail is not very steep in most places, although I am told that will change. The elevations will be higher as I continue southbound. I continue to be alone on the trail except for the occasional section hikers, who I enjoy talking to for breaks in the solitude. Today I arrived at the Weary Feet Hostel where I met a through hiker from Kentucky. He plans to hike for about one or two weeks. Because he is northbound and I am southbound we exchanged information about the trail and where to find water. The trail stays mostly on ridgetops where water cannot collect in ponds. Today there was 18 miles with no water along the trail, so I packed three liters when I left the Hostel in the morning. The photos, below, show why I enjoy hiking in Virginia so much!
Day 132, 1-Nov. Milepost: 1601.3 miles, Daily: 18.4, Ascent: 4030′, Descent: 3200′, Highest: 3270′. Camp: Weary Feet Hostel 2035′. Shuttled back to hostel. Beautiful weather for a mostly ridgetop hike, but 18 miles with no on-trail water; carried 3 liters.
Roger, I can’t believe you’re still out there in the wilderness. You are now half-man/half-machine. What an epic decision, journey and memory.
Carson
What timing with the leaves changing colors, perhaps you can hike south as fast as the leaves change southward!
Roger,
You are incredible. Have really have enjoyed your trip. Keep it up!!!!