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A decade later, I thought I could go twice as far in just one day
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A decade later, I thought I could go twice as far in just one day

New York Appalachian Trail, Part Two

Jul 14, 2024
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This is the sixth installment in a series about section hiking the AT. The previous installment is here, and the fun begins here.

Day Nine: Island Pond to Bear Mountain Inn (18.4 trail miles)

The nighttime storms had blown over by dawn, leaving behind a calm stillness.

My tent, however, was drenched. I did my best to mop it up with my bandana, wringing the…

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