The hike today was shorter and ended up at a hostel for the night. Went to Walmart and resupplied. Also got a hot shower (yea!!!) and did laundry.
Started out in the rain and cold, but the weather cleard up nicely. Stopped for lunch in a great spot.
The trail went on and off the ridge with some crazy climbs.
Who decided to put the trail here?
Tomorrow I’m getting a ride up the trail and hiking 20 miles back to the hostel without my pack (slack-packing). OMG 😲 I hope I can make it, but a 20 mile day is on my to-do list. Wish me luck…
AT Thru-Hike Stats
Section Day #5 (3/24/17)
Start – Tumbling Run (PA) 1072.9
End – Trail of Hope Hostel 1082.5
Today’s mileage: 9.6
Total section miles: 59.4
Total miles on AT: 579.4
Avg daily miles (section 4) – 11.9
A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is NOT what it is built for. – Albert Einstein
Puffin's Hike 
Sure hope you have excellent weather there for your 20 miler! Warmer herr. Whew, sure glad you got a shower, ha! Be safe, love ya, B.
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