Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 90 – Just a beautiful day
Day 90 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. A beautiful sunrise at chestnut Knob, Mexican food, night hiking and a night in a school house
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 89 – A burger for breakfast
Day 89 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Eating a cheeseburger for breakfast, the trail is turning golden, night hiking to chestnut knob
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 88 – The SOBO super bubble
Day 88 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Leaving Woods Hole Hostel, hiking as a super bubble on 10 southbound hikers and lovely trail magic
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 87 – The iconic Woods Hole
Day 87 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Staying a night at the iconic Woods Hole hostel, voted the best hostel on the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 86 – Angels Rest, Pearisburg
Day 86 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. A morning of sideways rain and hail up on the ridges before getting warm and dry in Pearisburg
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 85 – Autumnal vibes in Virginia
Day 85 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. A big 30 mile day, very scenic on trail with lots of open fields and views. The autumn colours.
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 84 – Sunrise at McAfee Knob
Day 84 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Sunrise on McAfee Knob for that iconic picture and the afternoon climbing up to Dragons Tooth
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 83 – The Virginia Triple Crown
Day 83 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Really beautiful views from Tinker Cliffs which is the first part of the Virginia Triple Crown
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 82 – It’s sunny but freezing
Day 82 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. As sunny but cold day, resupplying in Daleville and staying with trail angel friend Eleven
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 81 – Having a great summer
Day 81 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Double trail magic in one day, cold weather and all the layers, walking on the blue ridge parkway
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 80 – Hanging out in Glasgow
Day 80 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Hitching to Glasgow, eating real food and resupplying and bumping into old friends in town
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 79 – Bald Knob is not bald
Day 79 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful Cole Mountain Bald, Bald Knob and the longest most killer descent. 800 miles to go.
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 78 – Confessions to The Priest
Day 78 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Three ridges wilderness and climbing up to the infamous Priest shelter to confess our sins.
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 77 – Can I keep the cat please?
Day 77 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at Rockfish gap, a day of solo hiking, Humpback rocks, and some horrible ankle pain
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 76 – The end of the Shennies
Day 76 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. The end of Shenandoah National Park, staying with trail angel Sharky, resupplying in Walmart
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 75 – In our wayside blazing era
Day 75 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Wayside blazing, blue blazing, burgers, skyline drive, cold temperatures and time with friends
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 74 – Wearing all the layers
Day 74 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Freezing cold wearing all the layers. Skyline Drive. Big Meadow waysides. Wonderful trail magic.
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 73 – Summer to Winter overnight
Day 73 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. The Shenandoah National Park. The weather turns cold and wet and windy. Hiking on Skyline Drive.
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 72 – Shenandoah national park
Day 72 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. Hitching to Front Royal, Chinese food, Mexican food and resupply before heading into the Shenandoah
Appalachian Trail SOBO Day 71 – Completing the rollercoaster
Day 71 of hiking southbound (SOBO) on the Appalachian Trail. The rollercoaster, blowdowns, yellow jackets, reuniting with old friends. High heat and humidity