Next came Virginia, the longest state on the AT with over 500 miles. At mile 600 there is a town called Damascus, VA that hosts a trail festival called Trail Days. They have booths for equipment vendors and programs. There were thousands of people there. Almost every one who is hiking leaves the trail where ever they are and hitches forward or backwards to attend.
Former hikers come and trail lovers too.
It was a blast. On Saturday night the big finale is a talent show. I couldn't believe it. I didn't tune the guitar and I really kind of sucked. But it was fun.