Tag: climb

Mile 1700.8 Rutland, Vermont to mile 2074.5, Monson, Maine

August 8, 2016

Somewhere between Vermont and New Hampshire the rolling soft trail, wild raspberry covered hills and dreamlike moon filled nights turned into steep unforgiving rock, grueling climbs, intimidating descents and storm filled days. With a loving, yet brash slap in the face, New Hampshire had welcomed me across it’s border and into it’s beloved White Mountains. … More Mile 1700.8 Rutland, Vermont to mile 2074.5, Monson, Maine

Mile 1022.5 Harper’s Ferry, VA to mile 1293.0 Delaware Water Gap, PA

July 17, 2016

 Once again, in Harpers Ferry, from earth to sidewalk, the trail turned. Tourist filled the old brick walkways and the town churned. It was at this moment, in this brief stretch that I began to lose track of time. Now when looking back, I smile, as I see it was sublime. A path of history … More Mile 1022.5 Harper’s Ferry, VA to mile 1293.0 Delaware Water Gap, PA