morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-06-06
From: Johns Hollow Shelter 

To: Brown Mountain Creek Shelter 
Miles today: 18.3

Started 0715 arrived 1830hrs at Brown Mountain Creek Shelter. Passed the 800 mile marker today. Beautiful weather, nice terrain after climbing 2000 feet in the first three miles. Hiked with Father Goose all day and I'm camping with LoNSlo and Goats Beard down by the creek. Got a little trail magic from a section hiker, water and snacks.
Date: 2015-06-07
From: Brown Mountain Creek Shelter 

To: 1.1 North of Seeley-Woodworth Shelter 
Miles today: 16.9
Weather: scattered clouds

Started 0700 arrived 1645hrs at Porters Field, 1.1 miles north of Seeley-Woodworth Shelter. Cooler, cloudy day today but very nice. Hiked with Father Goose and LoNSlo all day, great company. Received trail magic at VA56, soda or Coors Light along with moon pies
Date: 2015-06-08
From: 1.1 North of Seeley-Woodworth Shelter 

To: Three Ridges 
Miles today: 16.8
Weather: broken clouds

Started 0700 arrived at tenting W 1730hrs. A thunderstorm rolled in so we camped at the first level ground we could find. The rain stopped long enough to setup camp and eat. Father Goose ran into town only to find out his meds haven't arrived, so he will be a day behind. Saw my second rattlesnake, this one had an attitude. Got some great pictures of him coiled and rattling. I believe we are close to the crest of Three Ridges or 2.5 miles south of Maupin Field Shelter. Hiked with LoNSlo all day.
Date: 2015-06-09
From: Three Ridges 

To: US250, I64 - Waynesboro,VA
Miles today: 23.3

Started 0745 arrived at US250, I64 and got a trail magic ride into Waynesboro at 1930hrs. Saw Mosey and Whya today, they stayed at the last shelter. LoNSlo and myself hiked the last 5 miles into town. Did alot of rock hopping today. Almost had us changing our plans and staying with Mosey and Whya. Caught Right Click, Rock Steady and Paradox who are also staying at the Quality Inn.
Date: 2015-06-10
From: US250, I64 - Waynesboro,VA

To: Turk Gap - .7 miles S of Skyline Dr. MP 94.1
Miles today: 11.4

Started my day with coffee and breakfast, then went to do laundry. The wash machine did its cycle but wouldn't unlock. we ha to run our cloths a second time, which they probably needed before the machine would let us open it. The trails and tribulations of city life. LoNSlo stayed in town to meet his wife and grand kids.I started hiking 1300 hrs. and arrived 1800 hrs. at tenting area near Turk Gap about .7 miles south of Skyline Drive MP 94.1 I camped with Wallet, Cruise Control, Aqua Fresh and Osha.At 2115 hrs. a Forest Ranger carrying a shotgun entered our camping because Locke who we had meet at the spring early had a bear encounter. She apparently dropped her pack and ran as well as setting of her Spot device. A few minutes later we had a helicopter flying around with its search light on. Good thing the Ranger was busy because all he said was "you know your not supposed to have that fire, put it out I got more important issues right now"
Date: 2015-06-11
From: Turk Gap - .7 miles S of Skyline Dr. MP 94.1

To: 2 Miles South of Pinefield Hut
Miles today: 20.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Did my first sunrise hike, we got up at 0430 and started hiking 0500 hrs. The sun rose about 0600 which was pretty cool. Oh, we where a little farther south then we thought last night, but so be life. Caught Right Click, Rock Steady and Paradox and started to hike them. The others are to darn fast even though I kept running into them threw out the day.Got to camp 1910 hrs. about 2 miles South of Pinefield Hut. The Band is back together Saw the ass of my first black bear today as it ran away.
Date: 2015-06-12
From: 2 Miles South of Pinefield Hut

To: South River Shelter - old shelter used by PATC
Miles today: 16.2
Weather: light rain

Started 0800 arrived at the old South River shelter about 5.4 miles south of Bearfence Mountain Hut. Heard my second bear today and more importantly we passed the 900 mile marker. We sat and watched an afternoon thunder storm roll in and then got a free shower hiking to the shelter. The storm really cooled things off which was needed.
Date: 2015-06-13
From: South River Shelter - old shelter used by PATC

To: Big Meadows Campground
Miles today: 14.4

Started 0745 arrived 2000 hrs. at tenting area just off the trail to Big Meadows Campground. Which is about 3.5 miles south of Rock Spring Hut. Don't ask me why Shenandoah National Park has to use hut versus shelter, but shelters are for day use and a hut is what the rest of the AT calls a shelter. Received trail magic from Goats Moma and Just Sue at Bootens Gap, fantastic stuff. Goats Moma's daughter told her about trail magic when she hiked the PCT last year and she is just paying it forward since she lives near by. Right Click, Hail Storm (Swed) and myself camped together, Rock Steady and Paradox stayed at the camp ground.
Date: 2015-06-14
From: Big Meadows Campground

To: Byrds Nest #3 Shelter
Miles today: 14.4

Right Click and myself started 0745 and arrived 1940 hrs. at Byrds Nest #3 Shelter. Which is a converted day use shelter to a hut but they didn't change the name. Thru hikers can only camp at huts not shelters. Confused yet?? We have been stopping at the Waysides and eating and resupplying every other day. Carrying only two days of food is a great weight saver.Rock Steady and Paradox caught up to us at the Skyland Restaurant and after a three hour siesta we headed back down the trail. Shortly after leaving we came across a mother bear and two cubs. They didn't feel threatened or run but the cubs were to small to see above the foliage so I only got pictures of mama bear.
Date: 2015-06-15
From: Byrds Nest #3 Shelter

To: Gravel Springs Hut
Miles today: 17.5
Weather: few clouds

Started hiking 0800 got to Elkwallow Wayside about 1330 hrs. and had lunch and resupply. Left 3 hours later and hiked to Gravel Springs Hut arriving at 1930 hrs.We would have gotten there earlier, but we had a bear encounter. The mother bear was on one side of the trail and her two cubs were up a tree on the other side of the trail. Scared the heck out of me (could have used a different word). At least now I know I got a good heart. We are done with the waysides which definitively took lots of our mid day hiking time and turned it into a siesta.
Date: 2015-06-16
From: Gravel Springs Hut

To: US 522 Front Royal, VA - Mountain Home B&B
Miles today: 13.4

Started 0730 arrived at Front Royal, VA - US 522 at 1330 hrs. Decided to stay at Mountain Home B&B just 50 yards east of the trail instead of going to town. Scott and Lisa Jenkins are on their second year of operating this facility which won't be completed until 2018. Scott was a fantastic host and also a SOBO thru hiker in 2012. The rest of the band is taking a zero tomorrow but I'm hiking on to get to Harpers Ferry on the 20th to be picked up by my wife. Just 53 more miles to go This is my 15th day without a zero and I'm averaging 16.1 miles per day, no wonder I'm tired.
Date: 2015-06-17
From: US 522 Front Royal, VA - Mountain Home B&B

To: Dick's Dome Shelter
Miles today: 15.2
Weather: clear sky

Got up to coffee, eggs, toast, juice and fruit then went back to sleep till 0930. Started hiking 1000 hrs. Stopped for lunch at 1210 hrs. at Jim and Molly Denton Shelter which is really nice and even has a solar shower and picnic table pavilion. Then the rain came, while waiting it out Mosey and Waya arrived. To hike or not to hike in the rain? Ten miles later and a lot wetter we got to Dick's Dome Shelter at 1745 hrs. An odd shaped shelter and very small, Mosey, Waya, Tribute and a SOBO Rick all stayed in the shelter. Received trail magic from Dragon Fly 2013, a large chest of soda, chips and honey buns. THANKS!! It was still raining as we went to sleep.
Date: 2015-06-18
From: Dick's Dome Shelter

To: Bears Den Hostel - 3 miles N of Sam Moore Shelter
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Started hiking 0745 arrived at Bears Den Hostel at 1830 hrs. Passed the 1000 mile marker today. Bears Den is own by the ATC and operated by the PATC. A great hostel , for thirty dollars you get room, shower, laundry, pizza, pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, coke and make your own pancakes in the AM.Hiked with Waya and Mosey all day then they had a friend pick them up at the hostel to treat them to dinner and a zero day. Ran into Mark Cusic - Strings who helped me on my MD test hike last summer and gave me all sorts of info on thru hiking. It was great to see him at the hostel.
Date: 2015-06-19
From: Bears Den Hostel - 3 miles N of Sam Moore Shelter

To: Campsite 2.2 N of W VA Rt 9
Miles today: 16.4
Weather: light rain

Left the hostel at 0845 arrived at campsite 3.4 miles S of the ATC in Harpers Ferry. I'm done with Virginia, 4th state down. My hiked moved me into West Virginia and closer to Harpers Ferry where my wife is meeting me and picking me up for fathers day and a few zeros. Hiked with Parks all day who started the same day as me, but I didn't meet to a few days ago. Parks did the approach trail in GA. Really nice terrain after finishing the Roller Coaster, 10 hills of consecutive ups and downs over 13.5 miles. Thanks Trail Boss and your merry men for the ride.
Date: 2015-06-20
From: Campsite 2.2 N of W VA Rt 9

To: ATC in Harpers Ferry, W VA
Miles today: 3.4

Started 0615 arrived 0745 hrs. at the ATC in Harpers Ferry. I was # 723 to check in doing a NOBO thru hike this year. My wife, her brother and sister in law picked me up about 0930 hrs. I'm off the trail to next Tuesday I need the zeros, I've hiked 294.9 miles without a zero in 19 days averaging 15.52 miles per day including today's hike of 3.4 miles. Without today's hike I've done 291.5 in 18 days averaging 16.19 miles per day. I think I'm becoming a thru hiker.
Date: 2015-06-23
From: ATC in Harpers Ferry, W VA

To: Ed Garvey Shelter 
Miles today: 7.0

Got dropped off by my wife, Tracey and her nephew Jimmy. I started hiking at 1300 hrs. I forgot about my interview with Backpacker Magazine on Saturday when I was in Harpers Ferry. I even had to sign a model release form. It's definitely hot and humid as I started to hike again today. Arrived at Ed Garvey Shelter just after 1615 hrs. This is the shelter that the tree fell on the hiker in March. A storm has come and it's cooling things off. I read in the shelter log Right Click was here at 1400 hrs. I also heard Paradox is doing the 4 state challenge. My weight this morning at home was 203.5 and my pack weight with 2.5 liters of water and 3 days of food was 34.0 lbs. Done with West Virginia, state number five is done.
Date: 2015-06-24
From: Ed Garvey Shelter 

To: Ensign Cowall Shelter 
Miles today: 24.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Started 0615 arrived at Ensign Cowall Shelter at 1930 hrs. Caught up with Right Click and Rock Steady didn't see Paradox till midday. She still had 21 of 43 miles to complete the four state challenge but she was looking good. Received trail magic from my sister Linda and family of PB&J, granola bars and water. Never caught up with her but did meet Charlie from her work. Also got more magic after crossing I70 of sodas, snickers and oranges. I set a new personal record at 24.8 miles thanks to great weather and terrain today.
Date: 2015-06-25
From: Ensign Cowall Shelter 

To: Tumbling Run Shelter 
Miles today: 18.1
Weather: clear sky

Paradox finished the four state challenge successfully. The four state challenge is VA, W VA all of MD into PA,roughly 43 miles. She started at 0421 and finished at 2141 hrs. absolutely amazing. I started hiking 0645 arrived 1830 hrs at Tumbling Run Shelter. Right Click's cousin Tom joined us for a few days. Asked my wife to mail me my new shoes, the rocks ruined this pair. Stayed in the shelter due to rain. Done with my home state of MD. State number six down. Now I'll be hiking away from home for the first time.
Date: 2015-06-26
From: Tumbling Run Shelter 

To: Quarry Gap Shelter 
Miles today: 12.2
Weather: scattered clouds

Started 0745 arrived 1700 hrs. at Quarry Gap Shelter. Meet the caretaker Jim Stauch "Innkeeper" who has been maintaining this shelter for 42 years. It's a very nice shelter with some personal twist. Got some trail magic in the form of a ride into and back to the trailhead by the same kind man. Resupplied and ate at Wendy's before heading back to the trail
Date: 2015-06-27
From: Quarry Gap Shelter 

To: Birch Run Shelter 
Miles today: 7.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Started hiking 0830 arrived before 1200 hrs. at Birch Run Shelter. Started hiking in the rain and never really got into it today. Right Click and myself decided that time and space was necessary to hopefully relieve some of the tensions. The Twins (Axis and Mundy), Rock Steady, Paradox and 11 women from a Bible study group all stayed at the shelter. Right Click went onto the next shelter. Thoughts and prayers for Right Click and our relationship.
Date: 2015-06-28
From: Birch Run Shelter 

To: Alec Kennedy Shelter 
Miles today: 25.2

Started 0730 arrived 1930 hrs at Alec Kennedy Shelter. There was a hiker feed at the Appalachian Trail Museum put on by both the York Trail Club and the PATC. I separated from the Band and hiked a little with the Twins. I'm at this shelter with two Germans, Arrow and U-Haul. Passed the halfway point at 1094.6 , I'm now closer to ME then GA Set another new personal record of 25.2 so close to a marathon.
Date: 2015-06-29
From: Alec Kennedy Shelter 

To: Boiling Springs, PA - Allenberry Inn
Miles today: 3.9
Weather: overcast clouds

Nero'ed into Boiling Springs and I'm stayin at the Allenberry Inn and Playhouse. Very nice grounds and inn with a hiker rate of only $40.00. Monday is the wrong day to stay because all the buffets at the inn are closed. Still not completely into the game mentally but Tracey even said I should keep going and she wants me home. What a great wife!!! Also got encouragement from Rock Steady and Osha. It was nice to have coffee and talk with Osha this morning. All the support is greatly appreciated.
Date: 2015-06-30
From: Boiling Springs, PA - Allenberry Inn

To: Cove Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 21.6

Started 0845 after breakfast, I'm hiking with Bonus Motors who is a German. Motors to him means miles. Hiking more than planned is bonus miles. Stopped for lunch and a passing rain storm at the ATC Scott Farm Trail Work Center. Blackout and Wild who were slack packing were also there. Arrived at Cove Mountain Shelter at 1900hrs. We slipped and slide all day except for the last 3.5 miles when we got to rock hop.
Date: 2015-07-01
From: Cove Mountain Shelter 

To: Peters Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: broken clouds

Started hiking 0715 arrived in Duncannon before 0900 and picked up my new trail running shoes from the post office. Thanks Tracey!! Had to resupply at a Quick Mart because the real supermarket was .6 miles out of town. We tried hitch hiking but gave up after 15-20 minutes. Also had an egg,ham and cheese sandwich. Left Duncannon about 1100hrs and headed up the trail. Arrived at Peters Mountain Shelter 1730 hrs. At this time only Bonus Motors and myself are at the shelter. The spring .2 down three hundred steps. REALLY WHY?? Who wants to do three hundred steps after rock hopping all day?
Date: 2015-07-02
From: Peters Mountain Shelter 

To: Rausch Gap Shelter 
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: light rain

Started 0715 arrived 1600 hrs at Rausch Gap Shelter. Nice terrain, not to much rock hopping. My new shoes are doing fine. Received some trail magic at the shelter from Jim and Bob, two section hikers. Homemade zucchini bread and peanut butter sandwiches. It's amazing how the trail provides.
Date: 2015-07-03
From: Rausch Gap Shelter 

To: 501 Shelter 
Miles today: 17.5

Started 0715 arrived 1530 hrs at the 501 Shelter. Passed the 1000 miles to go marker, starting to count down miles left instead of miles done. It's a pretty cool way to look at it. Last night was a tough one for sleeping, Jim snored loud and tossed and turned all night long. Received trail magic from Fat Man Walking, a 2013 thru hiker, of soda, chips and hot dogs. Then we got to order pizza to be delivered to the shelter. This hiking sure can be tough. Saw Young Gun and Rainbow who I hadn't seen since the James River in VA. Their off to Philadelphia for the 4th of July. Corky also showed up at the shelter.
Date: 2015-07-04
From: 501 Shelter 

To: Eagle's Nest Shelter 
Miles today: 15.1
Weather: moderate rain

Started 0745 arrived 1500 hrs at Eagle's Nest Shelter. Started hiking in the rain until 1200 then it stopped. This gave me a chance to hike myself dry. No fireworks because we won't be into town until the morning. Clemons, Bonus Motors,is getting off the trail in Hamburg, PA. I've enjoyed hiking with him. Passed the 1200 miles hiked mark today.
Date: 2015-07-05
From: Eagle's Nest Shelter 

To: Hamburg, PA - PA 62
Miles today: 9.3
Weather: clear sky

Started 0715 arrived at PA 61, Hamburg, PA about 1200 hrs. Clemons is getting off the trail tomorrow and going to New York City. Ran into Corky, Wallet and Tunes and some other hikers at the hotel. I'm deciding on weather to take a zero or wait to Delaware Water Gap.
Date: 2015-07-06
From: Hamburg, PA - PA 62

To: Eckville Shelter 
Miles today: 14.5

Got up 0600, showered again and got breakfast. Talked with Corky and she said she had a shuttle coming to take her back to the trailhead for $5. Clemons and myself had our good bye's and off to the trail I went. Started hiking 0830 arrived Eckville Shelter 1515 hrs. It was early but the rain was coming and I wanted to stay dry. I don't know if you noticed but when there is a choice to hike or do something else, hiking almost always wins except against rain. Squeeze, Flick and the Twins (tented) all stayed at the shelter. Rock Steady showed up late and called for a shuttle ride due to having a bad case of poison ivy / rash. It was good to see her.
Date: 2015-07-07
From: Eckville Shelter 

To: 2.5 miles north of Bake Oven Knob Shelter 
Miles today: 19.9

Started 0700 arrived at tenting area 1845 hrs about 2.5 miles north of Bake Oven Knob Shelter. Hell of a day, fell four times, rained, sunshine, rocks, level terrain just a little bit of everything, but we stayed in good spirits. Received some trail magic of oranges, apples and water from Spaceman at the Ashfield Road. Hiked with Squeeze and Flick all day. Also saw the Twins and a section hiker. I hope tomorrow is a little nicer and we don't have to walk in a river from thunderstorms and slip and slide on rocks.
Date: 2015-07-08
From: 2.5 miles north of Bake Oven Knob Shelter 

To: Leroy A Smith Shelter 
Miles today: 21.0

Started 0700 got to the denuded rock climb north of Palmerton at 0945. It took close to an hour and fifteen minutes to reach the summit. It was more rock climbing then hiking and was quite nerve racking. Arrived at Leroy A Smith Shelter at 1800 hrs. All the other hikers left to go 4.6 more miles but I was to exhausted. Flick went into town at one of the road crossings. I hope to see her up the trail. Received a text from Yoda and he started hiking this past Monday and hopes to be in Harpers Ferry by the 23rd. That is GREAT news. Also received some trail magic of ice water in exchange for my trash, what a deal. Unfortunately I forgot the trail name of who put out the ice water but many thanks.
Date: 2015-07-09
From: Leroy A Smith Shelter 

To: PA611, Delaware Water Gap 
Miles today: 20.2

Started 0715 arrived at PA611, Delaware Water Gap and went to the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain Hostel. Board, shower and a hiker feed on Thursday night by donation, SWEET. Hiked some with Cinderella but mostly by myself. Only fell once on the rocks which is an improvement from two days ago. Only .2 miles left to hike in PA. Lots of hikers at the hostel including Wolf Pine and Tink who I was told were off the trail. I was glad to see them. What a great hiker feed. About 20-25 hikers and about the same amount of the church congregation as well as a great spread of food. Hot dogs, chicken, pork, salad, homemade peach ice cream and on and on. What a great decision to get to the hostel for the Thursday night dinner.
Date: 2015-07-11
From: PA611, Delaware Water Gap 

To: Catfish Fire Tower 
Miles today: 12.9

It's always hard to leave a town and twice as difficult after a zero. I got up 0645 had breakfast, packed and called for a shuttle. Started hiking 1015 arrived Catfish Fire Tower 1700 hrs. Passed the 1300 mile marker today and also finished Pennsylvania. State number seven that I hiked thru.
Date: 2015-07-12
From: Catfish Fire Tower 

To: Gren Anderson Shelter 
Miles today: 18.5
Weather: scattered clouds

Started hiking 0715 by myself. Saw another turkey family as well as my first copperhead snake. Stopped at Stoke's Pub for lunch then moved on to the campsite. Arrived at Gren Anderson Shelter at 1730 hrs. Set up camp and bear boxed my food. I was waiting for other hikers but only Cinderella stayed. Everyone else moved on that came before I went to sleep.
Date: 2015-07-13
From: Gren Anderson Shelter 

To: Jim Murray Property 
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: light rain

Started 0715 arrived at Jim Murray Property 1645 hrs. Nice day, ran into alot more hikers today. This property the owner leaves open consists of a heated building, electric, hot shower, well water and lots of tenting area. THANKS JIM. Cinderella, Wood Chuck, Detox, Reprisal and Cache all stayed at the Murray property.
Date: 2015-07-14
From: Jim Murray Property 

To: NJ 94 - Vernon, NJ
Miles today: 13.6
Weather: overcast clouds

Started 0700 arrived NJ 94 at 1300 hrs and got a ride into Vernon, NJ. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church has a hostel, shower and laundry for a suggested $10.00 donation. As I hitched into town I stopped at Mitch's Roadside Grill for a hotdog and soda. Mitch and Trish were both very friendly and it was Trish who gave me a ride to the hostel. Thanks Trish, it's amazing how the trail provides.
Date: 2015-07-15
From: NJ 94 - Vernon, NJ

To: Wildcat Shelter 
Miles today: 17.1
Weather: light rain

Got up normal time and went to A&P to resupply and also got a Starbucks coffee. Shared a taxi ride back to the trailhead with Gray Goat and Hawkeye. Started hiking 1000-1030 hrs. Crossed into NY at 1430 hrs. Goodbye NJ you were very kind to us hikers. State number 8 completed. Arrived at Wildcat Shelter at 1830 hrs. Lots of hikers at this shelter: Hawkeye, Slow Mo, Tunes, Hulk, Stache, Catman, Webble Wobble and others. About 20 in total. Great day of hiking. Did the Stairway to Heaven and walked across the ridge rounded slabs of rock in both NJ and NY. On one of the rock climbs they even placed ladder. The rain held off which was a blessing.
Date: 2015-07-16
From: Wildcat Shelter 

To: William Brien Memorial Shelter 
Miles today: 19.6
Weather: clear sky

Started hiking at 0720 hrs. All sorts of terrain and trail magic at almost every road crossing. Many spots were just caches of water but it was greatly needed and appreciated. Hiked to 1900 hrs when I arrived at William Brien Memorial Shelter. Neat structure but there was no water or privy?? Went thru the Lemon Squeezer which made me carry my pack over my head because of how narrow it was. Lots of elevation changes today, up down up down... I'm a little tired and sore. God couldn't have given a nicer day weather wise to hike in. Cool, slight breeze, sunny and clear just beautiful. Hope tomorrow is as nice. At 2000 hrs I was the only hiker at the shelter. I know Slow Mo and Hawkeye both had friends picking them up. Hulk and Songbird went to the next shelter so they could see the New York City skyline. Everyone else, who knows but it was tough day of hiking. Wound up with 4 of us at the shelter: Stache, Repunzel, Woodchuck and myself. Stache found my pocket knife that had fallen out of one of my side pockets on a rock slab where I had stopped to rest. Forgot about the one liter of frozen lemonade I was given by a day hiker. What a great day.