morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-05-05
From: Iron Mt Shelter

To: Low Gap
Miles today: 11.1

Today started with a great sunrise photo LU. Start hiking at 0705 the sun was out all day with a slight breeze, the Temps were in the upper 70' s before noon, this was a bit warm for hiking. The photo in the UR is of some foot bridges that we did today one after another. Then we entered a active cow pasture, the views were great from there see photos LC.& RL. I could tell it was active by the fresh cow pies see LL photo, then I found the cows. RC. The day ended after hiking only 11.1 miles to low gap. I got off trail here so I could catch a ride to Damascus VA to meet up with Special Ed. We will go back and slack pack this section tomorrow.
Date: 2015-05-06
From: Day 41 Low Gap

To: Damascus VA
Miles today: 15.0

Today started with a good breakfast at the Dancing Bear B&B. Then it was off to Low Gap with Dave. We started our slack pack back to Damascus at 1015 a total of 15.0 miles. The weather was hot and sunny to start with then the cloudy started to build. We arrived at 1600. Along the way we crossed into VA the forth state on my trip, this happened at 1431 see photo RL, VA is over 500 miles about 25% of the hike Iwill be in VA for awhile. When we arrived we stood under the sign photo on left. Also the sidewalk has bricks llayer like the AT sign photo UR
Date: 2015-05-07
From: Damascus VA

To: US58
Miles today: 16.9

Today we started with a good breakfast at the Dancing B&B. Then we had a ride to US 58 by Dave and his dog.. we started SOBO hiking at 0900 we were slack packing again the weather was warm and sunny. The clouds started to build at about 1300 and we had a few rain drops. We ended our day back in Damascus, at a tiny place that served real milk shakes. The hike was 16.9 miles today this day ended at 1630. This included some time on the VA Creeper Trail, a converted rail bed, see photos. Top , lower center and right. The lower left photo is welcoming us to Damascus. It has been great slacking again with Special Ed . Tomorrow we will do the highest point in VA Mt. Rogers.
Date: 2015-05-08
From: US58

To: Wise Shelter
Miles today: 16.5
Weather: few clouds

Early day today started with breakfast at Cowboys and then we were picked up and dropped off at US 58 for the start of our 16.5 mile and it ended at the wise Shelter at 1915. Today was a big day we passed 500 miles. Top left photo. The top right photo is of the wild ponies at Grayson Highland National Park, the bottom right photo are of some cows that stand right on thevtrsil. We also went over the highest peak in VA.
Date: 2015-05-09
From: Wise Shelter

To: Trimpi Shelter
Miles today: 19.2
Weather: overcast clouds

Left camp at 0735 We hiked all day under sunny and clear but very warm. Today was the longest so far at 19.2 miles to the Trimpi Shelter, arrived at 1925. We had two sets of trail magic today, the first was done by Lead Dog and Slim Jim cold soda and apples. The second was by 4 others hikes, cold beer, soda and crackers. Today's photos are of a great view, a fence crossing and 2 shots of water.
Date: 2015-05-10
From: Trimpi Shelter

To: Partnership Shelter
Miles today: 9.8
Weather: moderate rain

The night was clear and warm. We started hiking at 0705 under some sun and clouds very warm. We hiked 9.8 miles to the Partnership Shelter, there is a phone that you can call and have pizza delivered. We decided to go into Marion and eat, We were talking with Sparkler in right photo, she hiked the trail in 1991, she does trail magic. She offered to take 4 of us to town Wal-mart, food shopping and a great pizza place. She waited until we were done and then back to the shelter. Top photo on left even has a shower cooold. The middle photo on left is my hammock set up for the night. The bottom photo is a small tent city.
Date: 2015-05-11
From: Partnership Shelter

To: Atkins
Miles today: 11.2

The last night was clear and warm. Left camp at 0735 with sunny and clear skies all day. We found trail magic right off soda and Oreos. Stopped for lunch at the Chatfield Shelter, then it was off to Atkins VA for the night. We hiked 9.8 miles arrived at 1400. We went in town for resupply then out for dinner a large crispy chicken salad, a bowl of Chile all topped off by a large sundea. Today's photos are a pretty flower a nc view and the first covered bridge I have seen
Date: 2015-05-12
From: Atkins

To: stealth camp
Miles today: 19.1

I sent 10 I lbs of gear home last night.. I'm glad I spent night inside, we had some T-storm go by last night. We started hiking at 0700 in rain this morning. I saw my first bear today, the butt of it going down a hill away from me, this happened about 100 ft before the 1/4 way sign see photo to the right. We also had 2 batches of trail magic today, the first at VA610, some grandla and the next one had PBJ sandwiches and soda. I reached camp at 1750 after hiking 19.1 miled
Date: 2015-05-13
From: stealth camp

To: Jenkins Shelter
Miles today: 15.3
Weather: moderate rain

The weather overnight was clear and cool. We started out today at 0720 for our 15.3 mile hike today , this ended at the Jenkins Shelter. We did have some great views today. Also a couple climbing the other way with there little dog, by the way the little thing scared the Poop out of me. I was walking down a steep section of trail, the next thing I saw was a little black running up the trail right at me. The couple gave each if us a snickers bar.
Date: 2015-05-14
From: Jenkins Shelter

To: Helveys Mill Shelter
Miles today: 15.3
Weather: broken clouds

Last night was clear and cold it was 44 this morning. We left camp at 0620 and hiked 12.1 miles to US58 where we found trail magic, banana & soda also a ride into Bland where I had a bounce box at the PO. I took it to DQ where we had lunch and I said good bye to Special Ed. At about 3 I relied that the PO closed at 4pm. I get a ride to the PO where I sent my box up the trail.. Then it was off to the local grocery store. Then found a ride back to the trail and hiked the last 3.2 miles to the shelter arriving at 1725 for a total of 15.3. Today's photos are UL a new orange flower, UR IS Interstate 77 from high above, the 2 middle are just some view shots and the bottom 2 are of the bridge and river at Laurel Creek.
Date: 2015-05-15
From: Helveys Mill Shelter

To: Stealth Camp 
Miles today: 19.0

To started at 0720 with clear then hazy then rain. Passed the 600 mile mark today see photo top right then lunch at the Jenny Knob Shelter. It started to rain at 1330 but very breifly. I got off the trail at 1550 to goto Trents to get a double cheese burger a thick choc. milk shake, while we were there a t-storm came by. After the storm we went back to the trail and hiked some more for a total of 19.0 today. I stealth camped tonight.
Date: 2015-05-17
From: Woodshole Hostel

To: Paris burg VA
Miles today: 11.1

I am glad that I spent the night in the hostel, it rained all night. They served a great breakfast this morning. Then it was off to Pearisburg. First stop was DQ for lunch, then off to the trail to slack pack SOBO back to the hostel11.1 miles. Had a great day. B then out for Mexican food for dinner.
Date: 2015-05-19
From: Rice Field Shelter

To: The Captains
Miles today: 13.8

Today started at 0715 very foggy until 1100 when the sun started to shine, very hot and humid. I hiked 13.8 miles today ending at the Captains at 1520, see photo of zip line to the Captains. I stopped for lunch at Pine Swamp Shelter some POBO. Had one major decent of 1500 feet. Also see photo of some funky mushrooms.
Date: 2015-05-20
From: The Captains

To: Laurel Creek Shelter
Miles today: 17.3
Weather: scattered clouds

Today started at 0710, had 2 major climbs both at 1700 feet,; and 2 decent 2100 & 1100. I passed the 30 % complete mark. Stopped at the War Spur Shelter for lunch and some POBO. The skies were a bright blue with a little breeze for my 17.3 hike. The views are from WindcRock. I ended the day at 1800.
Date: 2015-05-21
From: Laurel Creek Shelter

To: Craig Creek
Miles today: 13.7

The weather overnight was clear. Left camp at 0655 today the weather was rain all morning as youbcan se by top left photo and Overcast the rest of the day. I wanted to go into Newport to the rest. And the store for resupply. The middle two left photos are of Sinking Creek VAI and the bottom left is more wild life. I would like thank Dale and John for rides to and from the trail. Once in town I found out the rest. was closed. I grabbed some items at the store and then back to the trail. Once on the trail I found this large oak tree it is said to measure 18ft around, also at the tree I got trail magic snickers. Today included one tough up of 1200 and one down of 1900 feet. Stopped for lunch at the Niday Shelter. Then ended at Craig Creek for the night, after a 13.7 miles
Date: 2015-05-22
From: Craig Creek

To: 4 Pines Hostel
Miles today: 15.5

It rained on and off all night, but the morning was clear and cool, it stayed like this all day, great for hiking. Since it was a very tough up and down day, had some good views see top 2 and left center photo. . It started with a climb of 1600 then a decent of 1600, right back where I started. Then a climb of 1500 to a place called Dragon Tooth, see center right and the bottom 2 photos, the rocks here are nuts and the climbs are weird, see separate photos. They even build ladders into the rocks. Steep ups and downs. Then I had a 1200 down to finish the day at the 4 Pines Hostel for a hike of 16.5, by the way I Passed the 700 mile mark today. Then a group of us went to the Home place restaurant an AYCE place.
Date: 2015-05-23
From: 4 Pines Hostel

To: Catawha
Miles today: 5.9

Today was an easy day, it started at the 4-pines Hostel. Then a ride to theTroutville PO. Then I was dropped off at VVA 311 for a short 5.9 mile slack pack back to 4-pines. When I came off the trail, the family of Fireball was doing trail magic. Dogs,, brots, soda and beer this was great see photo. Later 17 of went to the AYCE Homeplace for dinner see photo.
Date: 2015-05-24
From: Catawha

To: Lambert Mdw Campsite
Miles today: 10.7

To started at 4-pines Hostel, great night sleep. I was dropped at the trail head at 0755. Had to climb McAfee Knob 1200 feet, this is the photographed spot on the AT (see photos). Then had a decent of 1000 feet to Lambert Campsite, a total of 10.7 miles hiked today. Today was day 60 on the trail.
Date: 2015-05-25
From: Lambert Mdw Campsite

To: Daleville
Miles today: 9.1

It was a clear night, and a early start of hiking, out of camp at 0625. It was a great day sunny and cool for 9.1 miles into the town of Daleville VA I was there at 1115, where I found trail magic of some cold beer.. After checking in at HOIO's I went across the street to Pizza Hut for lunch. I will be sharing a room with Old Eagle tonight. Old Eagle, Walnut, GP and myself went to Shoney's for the buffet for dinner. The views were great includes the large rocks.
Date: 2015-05-27
From: Daleville

To: stealth camp
Miles today: 16.1

Had a great breakfast at HOJO before hitting the trail at 0640. Shortly after I started I passed the ONE-THIRD done mark.. Then I had a climb of 2300 feet at which time I did POBO 30 min break.Then it was down for 1100 to Wilson Creek Shelter for POBO lunch. Then back up 1000 to stealth camp getting there at 1715. I did have some good views along the wsy.
Date: 2015-05-28
From: stealth camp

To: Cornellus Shelter
Miles today: 20.8

The weather last night was clear, left camp at 0700. I took a break at Cove Mtn. Shelter. Then the work began a decent of 1700 into Jennings Creek, where I took a 2 hour lunch at the camp store. Then I had 2 ups one for 1000 and the other for 2300. The days hike need in a severe t-storm for the last hour. I reached camp at 1800. A very long 20.8 day. The photos on the left are from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the right ones are just some views.
Date: 2015-05-29
From: Cornellus Shelter

To: Matt' s Creek Shelter
Miles today: 17.7

I get a late startctoday, left camp at 0745. The weather changed all day from sunny to cloudy and back. I took a short break at Cove Mtn Shelter, where I had trail magic of a cheese, bacon and egg sandwich. Then I had a decent of 3300 feet with a very steep 750 up and down in the middle. I arrived at camp at 1800 after a 17.7 day. The photos are of left side BRP and the right a place called the guillotine.
Date: 2015-05-30
From: Matt' s Creek Shelter

To: stealth camp
Miles today: 20.2

All last night we could thunder , but no rain. Left camp at 0630, then came the James River Foot Bridge (see top photos) "this is the longest foot bridge on the AT. After that I had a 2400 climb, then lunch and a decent of 2900, had trail magic at bottom, cold drinks and items to make sandwichs. This was done by 2 2011 hikers LOL & Grasshopper. I arrived at camp at 1830. The center and bottom photos are of the James River Valley. I passed the 800 mile mark today
Date: 2015-05-31
From: stealth camp

To: Buena Vista
Miles today: 3.8

Last night the weather was beautiful warm and clear. Slept in a little later than normal this morning it was 0705 knowing that I only had a short hike into Buena Vista. I did have one climb of about a 1000 feetWhen I came off the trail at 1005 I found trail magic of oranges and cold beverages. I passed the 800 mile mark today while I was doing my 3.8 hike. I caught a ride down to the town of Buena Vista which was 9.7 miles from the AT. When I got into town I checked into the Budget Inn the first thing I did was take a shower and do my laundry it felt good to do both of these then I went and found some lunch. after lunch I walked around town a while just to look it over then I decided it was time to go get food from my hike. Today must be a B day as you can see by the pictures it is of a brook a bridge and a buggy and I'm staying in Buena Vista in a Budget inn.
Date: 2015-06-01
From: Buena Vista

To: Hog Camp Gsp
Miles today: 6.3

No photos today. I had a late start on the trail today, after going to the PO and getting my bounce box.. I started hiking at about 1345. I had 1 major climb of 2000 feet, it rained lighy Mott of the 6.3 hike to Hog Camp Gap.
Date: 2015-06-02
From: Hog Camp Gsp

To: The Priest Shelter
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: clear sky

Last night it rained sometimes hard, it rained all day today also. I left camp at 0720 and hiked 14.3 miles to the Priest Shelter I arrived at 1600. There was a 3000 descent,; coming next so I will do this in the morning.
Date: 2015-06-03
From: The Priest Shelter

To: Devils backbone brewery
Miles today: 15.5

It rained all night and into the morning left camp at 0705 in very heavy rain preceded to descend 3000 feet across the Tye River see photos on journal article then we had an ascent of 3000 feet. to descend ended all mountains over 4000 feet until we reach New Hampshire. during the ascent of 3000 I stopped and had lunch Hadley Creek shelter still in the heavy pouring rain. then I had if you sent a fourteen hundred feet do in the day for a total total hiking distance of 15.5 miles spending the night at Devils backbone brewery. They allow camping on their property I am NOT in the bar portion.
Date: 2015-06-04
From: Devils backbone brewery

To: Paul Wolfe Shelter
Miles today: 14.1

no photos today rained all day and no opportunity to take any good shots. had a great breakfast at the brewery started hiking at about 1145 in rain which lasted all day then we got to the Paul Wolfe shelter after walking 14.1 miles which included a 2000 descent. I am tired of hiking in the rain, it has been 4 or 5 days now. Hiking with everything wet including hiking boots and socks.   I am looking forward to tomorrow I will be going into Waynesboro and try to dry out some things.
Date: 2015-06-05
From: Paul Wolfe Shelter

To: Grace Church Hostel
Miles today: 5.0

No photos again today. It rained all night again, will it ever stop, it did around 0400 today. well that did not last long, at 0600 it started again, and all the way on the trail today, all 5.0 miles. I left camp at 0705, and made the road at 0910. I caught a ride right off into Waynesboro, thank you Johm.   The first thing to do was a shower at the local YMCA, the clothes washing, while running went across the street to a AYCE breakfast place. Then to the outfitters and the local hardware for a couple more items. Then the library to down photos to micro chips. then now its time to figure out how much food I have and will need the next few days.
Date: 2015-06-06
From: Grace Church Hostel

To: Blackrock Hut
Miles today: 20.7
Weather: clear sky

Today stated with breakfast at the hostel. The our trail angle John took us to the trail, started hiking at 0715. Shortly after starting we had to register to hike the Shenandoah National Forest (SNF). We started with a ascent of 1400 then down 1000 then back up 2300, what a day. I came to be believe that hikers do not get the good views along Skiline Drive (SLD) olny cars, no photos today. A arrived at Blackrock Hut at 0715 after crossing SLD 8 times. I hiked 20.7 miles, in the sunshine.
Date: 2015-06-07
From: Blackrock Hut

To: Hightop Hut
Miles today: 21.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Left camp at 0805 this morning, crossed the 900 mile mark today, also crossed SLD 7 times also did a 1100 climb before finishing at Hightop Hut and walking 21.4 miles. As you can see by the photos we did have some views and sun.
Date: 2015-06-08
From: Hightop Hut

To: Lewis Campgrounf
Miles today: 11.7

Today started with clear skies , left camp camp at 0730. Started with a 1100 descent and then a 1200 climb. A ended the day at the Lewis campground after a 11.7 hike, while there we had a tornado watch for about 4 hours. Hiked in sun and clouds all dsy. Today photos are of men in big red truck at car fire, and a couple views.
Date: 2015-06-09
From: Lewis Campgrounf

To: Skyland
Miles today: 16.8

Last night we fid have some wind and rain but no tornadoes. Started hiking at 7 a.m. stop for lunch at Big meadow. fblackberry milkshake fried chicken mashed potato. Then on to Skyland for dinner Meat loaf, buffalo wings , beer and to top it off was blackberry ice cream. About the photos, the top 3 are some views. The left one is of a trail marker, stone post with metal bands on them, see photo the other is just a stone pile.
Date: 2015-06-10
From: Skyland

To: Mathew Arm Campground
Miles today: 20.2

it cleared up overnight I started hiking at 0630 this morning stop for lunch at Thornton gap. The weather today was sunny hot and humid.   Stop for dinner at a Elkwallow wayside started with a beer a double cheeseburger with fries, finished it off with a blackberry milkshake. Then it was back to the trail to finish the 20.2 mile hike to the Matthew Arms Campground for the evening. Today's hike also included some pretty flowers we choosing one photo and also the other photo is of a mother bear and a cub which were at the campground last night.
Date: 2015-06-11
From: Mathew Arm Campground

To: Front Royal Hostel
Miles today: 13.2

The skies clear all night warm temperatures started hiking this morning around 0720 it was another HHH day. Started with a 1300 climb, the going was pretty easy. Just before ending my hike at 15:45 today I spoted a deer in the trail please see photo. Only hiked13.2 miles today ending at Front Royal Terrapin Hostel.
Date: 2015-06-12
From: Front Royal Hostel

To: Trillium trail
Miles today: 16.4

Today started at 7:30 a.m. went into town to do some grocery shopping stopped at Dunkin Donuts and Subway to grab a footlong for lunch and on to the trail. Started hiking at 0840 this was a SOBO slack pack with the descent of 1300. Found some trail magic at a road crossing cold sodas on a hot humid day it was great this was provided by Wander Woman. Then I had an ascent of 1000 feet at the top I stopped for lunch at the Jim and Molly Denton Shelter this shelter even has a solor shower I didn't try it. Then it was a decent of a 1000 feet. This is where I found more magic of cold beverages fruit and granola. this is when I have a 1300 ascent and before I could start we had a severe thunderstorm go through lasting about 20 minutes.. At the top of the climb I ended my trip in the SNP and back to the hostel forthe night after 16.4 miles. Today's photo is of a rabbit.
Date: 2015-06-13
From: Trillium trail

To: Sam Moore Shelter
Miles today: 17.9
Weather: moderate rain

Left camp at 0810 today under Overcast skies. the only major thing today was entered a section called the roller coaster which has many ups and downs in a very short time very steep and rocky. Arrived at the Sam Moore Shelter t 1915. I hiked a total of 17m9 miles today. The photo is of the sign at the start of the roller coaster section.
Date: 2015-06-14
From: Sam Moore Shelter

To: Blackburn Trail Ctr
Miles today: 11.0

Clear and warm overnight. I left camp at 0750 today, thinking it was going to be an easy day, only 14 miles. Well I was wrong, end of the roller coaster was very steep and rocky, and the weather was at about 95% humidity. I only ended up doing 11 miles. I arrived at the Blackburn Trail Ctr as they were serving a huge pasta feed. The 2 majors items of the day were that I passed the 1000 mile make and ended my time in VA, went into WV. I missed the sign for the state line, it was while I was on a steep rocky uphill.
Date: 2015-06-15
From: Blackburn Trail Ctr

To: Harpers Ferry
Miles today: 11.8

It started to rain lighty just I was getting up, so I started hiking in the rain. By the time I arrived in Harpers Ferry 12.8 miles later the sun was string to come out and getting very humid. When I checked at the ATC Headquarters I was hiker 599 for the year (see photos)
Date: 2015-06-16
From: Harpers Ferry

To: Harpers Ferry
Miles today: 0.0

I caught the 0650 train this morning in Harpers Ferry, in DC 0825. Walked to Washington Monument, no ticket ava. until 1830. Started walking around and looking at some of the memorials. The temp was in the mid 90's. I decided to move inside, started with the National Museum of American History. After this I did lunch in the a star Spangled cafe. Then it was off to National Museum of Natural History. Now it was time to head for Union Station to get train back. After arriving back I had a great dinner with Special who will be rejoining me back on the trail for a few days, van great wife Leen.
Date: 2015-06-17
From: Harpers Ferry

To: Dahlgren Campground
Miles today: 17.9

Today started with a great waffle breakfast at the hostel, then it was off to the PO to mail my bounce box. Met up with Special Ed at 0830 to start our 17.9 mile hike, we ended at the Dahlgren Campground at 1750. It started to rain lightly around noon and lasted the rest of the day. Well I made it to a new state Maryland number 6 out of 14. Photos are of the bridge leaving Harpers Ferry which it shares with trains. The path is part of the tow path used many decades along with water next to it our new water supply. The last photo is part of what is left go the Gal and estate from the civil war.
Date: 2015-06-18
From: Dahlgren Campground

To: Ensign Cowall Shelter
Miles today: 13.9
Weather: scattered clouds

it rained all and it stopped by 630 this morning. hey we left camp 0710 this morning and it had stopped raining. We liked 13.9 miles to the Ensign Cowall Shelter arriving at 1545. Today's hike enclosed the Washington Monument the first one, this one I went up.
Date: 2015-06-19
From: Ensign Cowall Shelter

To: Red Run Park
Miles today: 10.1

Today started at 0637 started hiking. Last night weather was t-storms starting around midnight and lasting till about 630 this morning. I hiked only 10.2 miled today to Pen-Mar state park , then caught a ride to Waynesboro PA for a trail fest tomorrow. Went the YMCA fora shower then to Wal-Mart fore resupply.No photos today.