Friday September 1, 2023. 57 degrees, 65% humidity, sunny
Up at 6:30 to get me and my gear ready. I’m nervous about today. 14.5 miles to shelter with MAYBE crappy water near shelter. I think I’ll bring an extra liter bought at store to be safe. Overall, about 26 miles to go for the rest of the trip.
Angie drove me back to Boiling Springs. Worried about water so bought a liter at Rutters. No water for 13 miles today.
Got some trail magic at a road intersection.
Made 3 mph for first 6 miles. First 12 were easy, just a lot of them. Break at 6 miles to massage feet and also at 10 miles. Crossed the PA Turnpike mid afternoon.
Filled up at a spring 1 mile from shelter. Feet really hurt!!! Blister is back a bit too.
Made camp at Darlington Shelter (mile 1138.6) at 4:30. Last 3 miles were very steep and difficult. My feet really hurt! Stayed in the shelter with a pair of SOBO thru hikers.
Technical Notes:
- Mikes recovery mix – 256 calories
- Pepperoni, knorr taco rice, tea
- Water liters: 4
- Miles: 15.24
- Time: 8:30
- Up: 2136
- Calories consumed: 2000
- Calories burned: 2626
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