Maine – Turtleback’s AT Journey

The 100 Mile Wilderness

This part of the journey took twelve days to complete. After the long day on Katahdin, Squarepeg and I hiked 10 miles to Abol Bridge. The mostly flat terrain was welcome after the rocky and vertical mountain climb from the day prior. The first rain of the trip occurred shortly after the sunset. No campsitesContinue reading “The 100 Mile Wilderness”

Beginning the South Bound Journey

After many months of preparation, my south bound (SOBO) thru hike of the Appalachian Trail began at Baxter State Park in Maine. With the goal of hiking to Georgia in six months, this route offers several advantages of walking in the cool, summer weather of New England and no park closure deadlines. However, the rockContinue reading “Beginning the South Bound Journey”