🌜 Primitive Camping outside Duncannon PA

A lot of rolling hills and pasture walks today. I saw an enormous rattlesnake on trail (which Joey wanted to touch😜- need to send that kid home) and a couple sizable black snakes.

Hiking was pretty easy for the most part. Trails in PA can get rocky and there was some of that for sure but it wasn’t too bad.

We ultimately arrived in Duncannon PA around dinner time and we decided to get pizza. The place was chose was charming in ways (staff, vintage decor, people watching) but might be a better spot for take-out (dingy, closed blinds, no lights in dining area, stuffy with no AC). It was busy though and that’s always a good sign. I think they did a good job on the pizzas, for what that’s worth.

The walk out of town over the Susquehanna River was quite dramatic with super high water levels and a slowly setting sun. We crossed the train tracks at the end of town and headed up the ridge where we found a decent campsite. I opted for a hammock and the weather was great for it although I felt a little stuck. I am working through a minor injury that makes the twisting to get out of bed sort of painful- this was amplified in the hammock situation.

Planning to lighten my pack load tomorrow when we connect with Justin in Harrisburg to make things a tad bit easier on my back/ribcage. In the meantime folks are helping me out by carrying some of the heavier gear.

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