Miles Hiked Today - 17.5
Total Miles Hiked on AT - 1553.1/2,193 (70.82%)
South Mount Wilcox Shelter (1535.6) to Berkshire Lakeside Lodge (1553.1) - hotel stay
Total ascent - 3,307’
Total descent - 3,579’
Total States Completed - 10/14
**Rain Day - Afternoon thunderstorms once again. Humid day today.
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Coming to you live from the Berkshire Lakeside Lodge - Mile #1553.1 on the AT. I’m just about halfway through the state of Massachusetts. There has been a rainy weather pattern the past few days. I was able to make it to the Lodge before the big afternoon thunderstorms rolled in. It’s expected to rain overnight and then clear a bit tomorrow- before more rain on Friday. In the summer - the rain keeps it cooler, but it brings major bugs, treacherous footing, and rain-soaked shoes. A little rain is OK - but I could do without the 3-4 hour rain events.
I got started early this morning - on the trail a little before 6am. I like getting it going early when I’m tenting. I’m usually not sleeping anyway - might as well get an early start before the heat sets in. Starting this early - I can usually have 12 miles in the bank by noon. That leaves me with a reasonable afternoon
No chores today. I’ve just been resting since my arrival around 3pm. I ordered a pizza and took a couple hour nap. With my current state - feeling really exhausted - I’m going to try to hit a few more hotels when possible to catch up on some much needed sleep.
The course today wasn’t too bad. I had a 1,200’ climb early - then a bunch of rolling hills the rest of the day. Tomorrow is a flatter section. I’m hoping the terrain is smooth - if so - I should be able to hold a quicker pace. I’m thinking about doing another hotel tomorrow if I can make it 19-1/2 miles. Sometimes going a bit farther to get good rest is worth it - we’ll see how the day plays out.
I only saw 1 other hiker all day - early this morning around 7am. He was a section hiker just going to the next shelter. It’s weird I haven’t run into anyone the past 2 days.
Goodnight from New England. Here’s some sayings to leave you with:
“Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd - use yah blinkah - bang a uey - wicked good for yah”
Early morning sunrise
A swampy bog
Lots of miles to go
Overcast day
My home tonight
Walking across the Massachusetts Turnpike
Cool AT sign
Deep woods today
Sometimes we have to climb over steps like this
Early morning woods
Field walk
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