Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2185.9 mile long footpath stretching from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Every Spring, hikers from all over head to Georgia and start walking north, attempting to hike the whole trail in one season. This is called a thru-hike. Only about 25% make it all of the way.

This blog follows our progress as we hike north.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Harpers Ferry, WV

6/12 - 6/15
57 miles

We arrived in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, this morning after a short 5 mile hike into town. As far as hiking goes, it was a very exciting day. The mere fact that we were in West Virginia meant that we were no longer in Virginia, and that we had survived its 500 miles, the longest state on the AT. It also meant that we had passed the 1000 mile point on our hike, where we stopped to take our self portrait. Additionally, it also meant that we were done with a section of trail called the Roller Coaster, 14 miles of tightly packed ascents and descents. Virginia's last 'hurrah'.

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1 comment:

  1. TruckerbabeJune 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Hooray for you guys, out of Virginia. Love the pictures. Georgia Bulldog is about to leave PA and onto NJ. Be safe.

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