Gorham to Mt Kathadin (Mile 1896 to Mile 2200)After thinking it would never arrive, finally the last state! Maine! But first was an interesting side-trip to see a 1954 plane crash on Mt Success (not named after the flight). Two people lost their lives in the crash...

Kent to Gorham (Mile 1474 to Mile 1875)Leaving Kent in the rain made for a pleasant afternoon after the heat and humidity over the past few weeks. Hiking clothes would be soaked in sweat at the end of the day, and still wet from sweat when putting them back on the...

Harpers Ferry to Kent (Mile 1026 to Mile 1474)From Harpers Ferry, the trail continues into Maryland and then Pennsylvania. Maryland and the first part of Pennsylvania was a welcome break from the Virginia grind and constant hills. The terrain became easier &...

Damascus to Harpers Ferry (Mile 470 to Mile 1026) Damascus was the first major ‘hiker vortex' town we encountered. People would walk in, everyone planning to take a zero, enjoy a hot meal, see familiar faces, and hike on. However many hikers struggle to leave the...