United StatesMassachusettsPlymouth CountyRocklandStudleys Pond42°7’15” N 70°55’27” W
September 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
I think you can tell, this isn't the Long Trail. It's just a test. Stay tuned, because I will be on the trail tomorrow. I'll upload updates whenever I get phone reception, so you may not see anyRead more
United StatesVermontTown of Jay44°58’11” N 72°30’42” W
September 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
I'm about 4 miles into it. Weather is perfect. Sorry, I messed up. I forgot to take a picture of the beginning of the trail overlooking Canada. Haven't seen any moose, bear or Canadians.
United StatesVermontFranklin CountyDoll Peak44°56’14” N 72°32’4” W
September 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
I made it to Laura Woodward shelter at around 6pm. I met a northbound guy who said he knows of a few people coming along that will use the shelter. I decided to hang my hammock. Everyone thatRead more
United StatesVermontFranklin CountyDoll Peak44°56’14” N 72°32’4” W
September 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
This is my first challenge today. Hike up Jay Peak. I'm good to go. Don't know if you can see it but that is the lodge at the top of the tram. More pix to come
United StatesVermontOrleans CountyHazens Notch State Forest44°50’59” N 72°30’60” W
September 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Up and over Jay first thing this morning. left at 8;30 and was finished at about noon. Then hiked the rest of the day to here. Good place to stay. Weather has been great but I think things will changeRead more
United StatesVermontOrleans CountyHazens Notch State Forest44°50’60” N 72°30’59” W United StatesVermontOrleans CountyTillotson MillLockwood Pond44°47’57” N 72°33’3” W
September 14, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
This was my planned destination for the day. Did 6 miles in 5 hours. Rainy and slippery so I took it slow. Still did pretty well. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is niceRead more
United StatesVermontLamoille CountyBelvidere Center44°42’22” N 72°41’3” W
September 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
I ended up all by my lonesome at the Tilliston Shelter, except for the mice. Not very good company. One of then tried to eat the draw string on my hiking shorts. The next Shelter was only 8 milesRead more
United StatesVermontLamoille CountyWest Settlement44°37’40” N 72°43’26” W
September 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
I woke up at Corliss Camp, ate breakfast, visited the outhouse, brushed my teeth, packed up, and got water. I punched into work at 9am, and my first task was to climb 2.6 miles up Laraway Mt. Got thatRead more
United StatesVermontLamoille CountyWest Settlement44°37’40” N 72°43’26” W
September 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Kept hiking under some overhang rock, got lost for a few minutes. A few hours later I saw this. that's Prospect Rock. Pictures don't do it justice. Stunning view with the late afternoon sun. I crossedRead more
Newly home from my visit south. Sorry I didn't get a chance to see you before you headed out. Thanks for sending this along. I am VERY interested in following your journey and admire your courage to do this. Who know, maybe Ken and I can meet up with you at some point along the way. Look forward to your postings. Be careful and have fun......hugs, Muriel
Linda St. Croix Hi,
Linda St. Croix Looking forward to following you on this adventure.