morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2014-04-09
From: Cosby knob

To: ground hog shelter
Miles today: 17.6
Weather: few clouds

Last day in Smokey mountains! Woke up to ice! Smokey mountains basically sucked, rain, mud, fog, and wind. See you in hell Smokey mountains. Just kidding. Sucked to be in the highest elevation of the trail and not to be able to see the views. But every day can't be perfect, it is what it is. There will be warm and sunny days to come. Once we dropped out of the higher elevation the sun did come out. Mama Goose and 2 other ladies provided trail magic onr we left the park. A PBR and several sandwiches later I hit the trail running. Climb walnut mountain and at the top the view of the northern Smokey mountains is awesome. You see what you have accomplished in last week. Very cool feeling.   Made it to ground hog creek shelter. Set my tent next to a creek and about to get some sleep. P.S. I hate typing with my phone.
Date: 2014-04-10
From: ground hog shelter

To: kana ti lodge
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: clear sky

Woke up to the sound of the creek. Great night of sleep. Sky was clear and the stars were out. Nice day out. Made it to Max Patch, beautiful view of the Smokey mountains, took a long lunch on top. Then headed to Kana Ti Lodge for supper and breakfast. It was an awesome stay and they were great people at the lodge. Food was awesome and a beauitful lodge.
Date: 2014-04-11
From: kana ti lodge

To: hot springs
Miles today: 19.3
Weather: clear sky

After a great breakfast at Kana ti lodge we hit the trail again. It was a beauitful day and I decided to make the push for hot springs. Hot springs was having trail fest and it was my motivation. Awesome day of hiking. Just cruising along did the 19 miles in less then 7 hours. Met up with Evac a 2014 Warrior hiker to blew out his knee and had to be evaced of the trail. He was in good spirits and will be joining us soon. Had some beer and good food. Camped out back behind the bar with all the other hikers. Felt like a bum and it was awesome.
Date: 2014-04-12
From: hot springs

To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: clear sky

Enjoyed hot springs trail fest and all the events. They had warrior hikers parade down main street it was awesome.   That night had a great dinner with the local vfw's and dancing Sun cabins provided warrior hike with free lodging. Every nice people and a beautiful place to stay. Hot tub and beer enough said.
Date: 2014-04-14
From: rich mountains camp

To: Jerry Cabin Shelter
Miles today: 18.1
Weather: light rain

After a long windy night I hit the trail again. Cloudy and over cast nothing special.   Did receive some trail magic which is always awesome.   Then the rain kicked in, and it kicked all right. Just keep on hiking in the rain nothing crazy or fun. Ended up hiking with a hiker named voo doo, a cool hiker from MA for the rest of the day. Made the hike alot more enjoyable in the rain. Made it to camp was able to set up camp real quick when the rain had stopped for a bit. During the night on and off again rain. And I had some kind of critter digging not from my tent during the night also. I just rolled over and went back to sleep.
Date: 2014-04-15
From: Jerry Cabin Shelter

To: hogback shelter
Miles today: 14.7

More rain, packed up as quickly as possible. Everything wet, going to be a long day.   As the day's hike continued, the rain turned to sleet and then snow. Yup more snow in the middle of April! Embrace the suck. Just hiked, set up camp, trying to stay warm.
Date: 2014-04-16
From: hogback shelter

To: spivey gap
Miles today: 15.8
Weather: clear sky

Woke up to freezing temps and the ground covered in snow. Boots were frozen solid. Ahhhh the joy of long distance hiking. Did have a great view of the sun coming up from my tent. Giving me hope of warmer temperatures to come.   Got moving and as the day proceeded the temperature increased. It turned out to be a great day of hiking. Climb up over big bald mountain, awesome views on top. Well worth the climb. After the back side of the mountain is pure mud, literally skiing down the mountain in the mud. Made it to spivey gap awesome camp spot under some pine trees. The day went from a rough morning to an awesome night. It shows to keep a positive attitude no matter the what comes at you. Great day of hiking!
Date: 2014-04-17
From: spivey gap

To: uncle johnny cabin in erwin
Miles today: 11.0

Nice easy morning. Started for Erwin around 830, easy day of hiking. Nice views of Erwin from the mountains. Made it town uncle Johnny s hostel around 1. Showered, took a bike ride into town. Got some Mexican food and resupplied. Picked up some beer and hung out with the other hikers.   Taking a zero on Friday then back to the trail on Saturday.
Date: 2014-04-19
From: uncle johnny cabin in erwin

To: beauty stop gap
Miles today: 12.2
Weather: broken clouds

Last night watched Jurassic park on vhs and had some beers. Got breakfast in town and hit the trail around 11. Rain showers all afternoon. The trail followed a nice creek that had native trout in it. Wished I had my fishing pole. Made it to beauty stop gap awesome field clearing on top on a mountain with great views. Set up camp, started to read a new book the Oregon trail by Francis Pearlman. After a few chapters I'm comparing our journeys. At least I don't have to deal with wolf's hunting me down.
Date: 2014-04-20
From: beauty stop gap

To: iron mountain gap
Miles today: 8.3
Weather: clear sky

Best sunrise yet on the trail. The sunrise reminds you of why you hiking the trail and just motivates you to continue on the adventure for more awesome sunrises and sunsets. I watched the sun rise for nearly an hour from my tent. Climb up over unaka mountain on top of the mountain is a spruce forest. Hiking through different types of vegetation keeps the hike interesting.   Encountered a lot of Trail magic which is always great. Stopped at iron mountain gap, warrior hike gets to play extras in the movie a walk in the woods. We were Picked up by Sean and mama goose. Time for Hollywood
Date: 2014-04-23
From: iron mountain gap

To: Overmountain Shelter
Miles today: 21.9
Weather: clear sky

Back on the trail after two days in GA for shooting of "A Walk in the Woods". It was a fun experience. Glad to be back on the trail, legs were feeling it while I was climbing Roan Mountain. Crossed over several awesome balds. Ended doing 21.9 miles. Overmountain Shelter is an old barn, it was a huge shelter.
Date: 2014-04-24
From: Overmountain Shelter

To: Camp
Miles today: 20.5
Weather: broken clouds

Woke up to an awesome views. Climb several mountains today in open fields. Little Hump and Hump mountains seem to be from another country. Rolling clear bald fields it was very cool. Very windy up to, took some photos and continued on. Legs were heavy for a second straight day. Dehydrated, I started to drink a lot of water, felt better. I need to continue to drink water all day. Made it to Elk River, stopped and had a snack break on the banks of the river. Found a cool camp spot next to creek and called it a day.
Date: 2014-04-25
From: Camp

To: Black Bear Hostel
Miles today: 12.9
Weather: broken clouds

Continued to hike. Pretty calm day, for some reason I'm not hungry at all. I'm forcing food down now, it's starting to be a pain. Hopefully everything gets back on track. Continuing to have a hard time drinking water. Made to Black Bear Hostel, just before a bad rain storm. Laundry and a shower are a must.
Date: 2014-04-26
From: Black Bear Hostel

To: watcha lake
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: few clouds

Woke up feeling alot better. Whatever stomach bug I had was gone and wasn't as bad as other hikers.   Got the gear ready, hit the trail around 1130 with Evac. Hiked near laurel fork falls, every cool and would have been an awesome place to camp. Hiked to watauga lake and took the first swim of the year. Every cold in and out. Found a great camping spot on the lake. Set up the tent without a rain fly, hopefully it won't come back to bite me. Had a fire, ate some chow and watching the stars from my tent. Great day of hiking.
Date: 2014-04-27
From: watcha lake

To: Abingdon gap shelter
Miles today: 28.9
Weather: clear sky

Woke up to a great a sunrise in the lake. Got moving early and wanted to see how many miles I can do I a day. Plus I wanted to be in Damascus as soon as possible to beat the storm system coming through. On top of the ridge there was awesome views of lake watauga. Was feeling good and moving well. Kept on taking breaks like normal. Got to the 20 mile mark at 4 pm. Decided to push another 8 miles. Made it to the Abingdon shelter at 7 pm. Ate some chow, claimed a spot in the shelter and passed out. New best of 28.9 miles. During the night some creatures were outside the shelter no idea what it was.
Date: 2014-04-28
From: Abingdon gap shelter

To: Woodchuck hostel
Miles today: 10.0

Woke up feeling good after the long day. Got moving early to beat the rain. Cruised the 10 miles to town in 3 hours. Got some pancakes at blue blaze cafe and Rocky from Woodchuck hostel is providing warrior hike with free housing. Rocky is a great guy and Woodchuck hostel is extremely nice. I highly recommend it for other hikers. About to get food and a beer in town.
Date: 2014-04-30
From: Woodchuck hostel

To: Lost Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 16.1
Weather: light rain

After a zero in Damascus. Resupplied and relaxed. On April 30th, got moving early, stopped got a great breakfast. Picked up Subslay (subway) for later on the trail. Hiked along the Virginia Creeper Trail for a while, which ran along a river. It was very nice and quiet. Ran into a huge black rat snake. Made to the Lost Mountain Shelter. Pretty calm day of hiking.
Date: 2014-05-01
From: Lost Mountain Shelter

To: Old Orchard Shelter
Miles today: 23.2
Weather: broken clouds

Got a hot breakfast of oatmeal and protein powder like always and got to it again. Climb up Mtn. Rogers and entered into Grayson Highlands which is known for the wild ponies. Stopped for a break at Thomas Knob Shelter and out of no where a black pony came out of nowhere. Very cool to see a different type of animal besides a squirrel. Grayson Highlands is full of awesome views and pretty rocky. It was different type of terrain and I loved it. Made to the shelter, some section hikers were finishing up and gave me a bunch of the food, which was awesome. First time trying chicken in a bag and it was great. More chicken in a bag will be eaten on the trail.
Date: 2014-05-02
From: Old Orchard Shelter

To: Marion
Miles today: 25.2
Weather: light rain

Another great morning. Got moving early, with no plan in mind. Half way through the day, Bigfoot and I were trying to decide to push into town early or not. Then we saw Macado's restaurant in the AT Guide and it all it said was "wings and beer". Enough said so we pushed into town. Pretty easy day of hiking, high mileage but a good reward at the end. Got into town, showered and had a few beers and wings.
Date: 2014-05-04
From: Marion

To: Davis Cemetary
Miles today: 12.7
Weather: overcast clouds

May 3rd, zeroed in Marion at Appalachian Trail Spirits. Awesome people and great tasting whiskey. May 4th, woke up got breakfast and back to it. Nothing to exciting coming out of Marion. Halfway through the day came across the Lindamood School House and a nice couple had some awesome trail magic set up for the hikers. After some great food and some rest I pushed on. Came to an green open field near an old cemetery, set up camp and was in bed by 7pm.
Date: 2014-05-05
From: Davis Cemetery

To: Lick Creek 
Miles today: 16.2
Weather: broken clouds

Got moving around 730am after a good nights sleep. No ghosts or zombies from cemetery. Awesome day of hiking through big open fields. The change of scenery is refreshing and just walking in the sun is great. Passed through several cattle fields and all the cattle were eating me up as I passed. Ate lunch at Holston River and someone left some Dr.Thunder!!!! sodas and fresh PB&J's in a cooler. Always hits the spot. Found a great camping spot on Lick Creek. I had the whole place to myself and it was the first night of camping all by myself. Had a fire and made some chow waiting for the stars to come out.
Date: 2014-05-06
From: Lick Creek 

To: Jenkins Shelter
Miles today: 15.6
Weather: scattered clouds

After a great night of sleeping, I woke up ate some breakfast on the creek. Hiked up a long hill and on top was an open meadow with a pond. Took a break there and enjoyed the views. Stopped at Chestnut shelter for lunch and kept on hiking. Hiked up and down on top of a long ridge line. Some nice views here and there. Made to the Jenkins Shelter around 4pm, set up camp and read the Oregon Trail for while.
Date: 2014-05-07
From: Jenkins Shelter

To: Jenny Knob
Miles today: 23.8

Got moving around 730 am to a nice cool overcast morning. Stopped at Laurel Creek for a quick break and grab some water. Looking at the book there are only a few water sources today so I chugged 2 liters and carried to 2 liters. The overcast burnt away and it soon got super hot out. Went 10 miles with out water and the only stream that I came across had a signing it was "contaminated". So only thing to do is not to drink it and push on. I went into zombie mode later on in the day, don't think just hike. Made to the shelter that had a spring, filtered my water and drank alot of water. But overall a great day of hiking.
Date: 2014-05-08
From: Jenny Knob

To: Random Campsite
Miles today: 9.0
Weather: clear sky

After waking up several times to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, I got up around 6am and started hiking. Made to a small gas station, got some hot dogs, coffee, doughnuts, and snacks. Looking at the guide book Dismal Falls was about 2 miles up the trail. I decided I was going to check them out and maybe swim a bit. Got the falls and it was full of hikers swimming and relaxing. I spent my whole afternoon swimming and lay around in the sun. Another tough day on the trail. I hiked about another mile from the falls and set up camp on the creek.
Date: 2014-05-09
From: Random Campsite

To: Woods Hole Hostel
Miles today: 12.9

Long night by the creek. Something was running around my tent very fast at the beginning of the night. Got me thinking what the hell is it? So I sat up on guard to see if I can see what was bugging me. Turned out to be three different mice, jumping and running around in the woods. And every hour on the hour they would run by my tent and jump on my tent. I guess they were just playing games with me. Finally got some solid sleep. Woke up and started to hike. Pretty calm day of hiking. Made to Woods Hole Shelter. Awesome cabin set up in the middle of nowhere. And its an organic farm, every cool set up. When I win the lottery I'm going to buy a nice peaceful place like this. And they have awesome smoothies.
Date: 2014-05-10
From: Woods Hole Hostel

To: pearisburg
Miles today: 10.4
Weather: few clouds

Woke up at woods hole hostel around 6am. The dinner last night was awesome. Got some coffee and hit trail around 730. On a side note I weighed myself at the hostel and I now weigh 170 pounds. I have gained 10 pounds on the trail. Im eating alot of junk food, will try to mix up the food for next week of hiking. Can't wait to eat clean again and get back into a crossfit gym. Pretty calm day of hiking. Started to rain on the way into pearisburg. On the long down hill the forest was very green. Got me excited for summer. I don't mind the rain. We need the rain so we have drinking water on later on the trail. Made it to town and a very nice lady bought both QT and I some Hardees. Great way to start a town visit. Will resupply and zero tomorrow. And back on the trail Monday morning.
Date: 2014-05-12
From: pearisburg

To: campsite
Miles today: 8.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Woke up after a great nights sleep at the inn at riverbend. Beautiful sunrise this morning with the most covering the river. Ate a great breakfast and i had a left over steak around 10am. The inn at riverbend is a great place. Hit the trail around 11am, pretty good climb out of pearisburg. Hit the top of ridge and it was smooth sailing from there. Saw my first bear on the trail today. Heard a bunch of leaves moving and knew it wasn't a stupid squirrel. The second he saw me he bolted down the mountain. Did a light day because of how the water situation played out. Next water is ten miles on so I didn't feel like doing a 20 Mile day after a late start. Set up camp and just relaxing with the rest and relaxing with the rest of the warrior hikers minus soaring eagle. He had to wait on his fishing gear and zeroed in town. Another good day on the trail.
Date: 2014-05-13
From: campsite

To: stony creek
Miles today: 13.3

Last night the moon was extremely bright. Got moving early in the morning. Pretty calm day of hiking. Saw a black bear cub, very small. Ran off pretty quick and I was on the look out for mama bear but never saw her. Went swimming in stoney creek. Set up camp at stoney creek, had a fire, hung out a bit the went to bed. Another day on the trail.
Date: 2014-05-14
From: stony creek

To: va 630
Miles today: 19.3
Weather: broken clouds

Pretty nice day of hiking. Great weather and some nice views. Two good climbs today. Crossed several open fields and passed through an old farmers field. Bigfoot got a ride into town picked up some hot dogs and a six pack of beer. Made it to a creek and set up camp had hot dogs and beer for dinner. Merica! Rumor of rain is coming. Overall a smooth day of hiking.
Date: 2014-05-15
From: va 630

To: Craig creek
Miles today: 11.0
Weather: moderate rain

Woke up to heavy rain. Going to be a long day. Passed a huge tree called the keffer oak it has an diameter of 18 feet. Just a long wet day. Hiked on a very rocky ridge top which was pretty slick from the rain. Made it to the Craig creek campsite. Everything is soaking wet. Just have to feel with it and there will be sunny days to come.
Date: 2014-05-16
From: Craig creek

To: four pines hostel
Miles today: 14.9

Middle of night we had to move camp because the creek was getting high and better safe then sorry. After that got some sleep. Woke up put on soggy clothes and started to hike. Climb on top dragon tooth ridge and had some great views. The climb down was pretty technical and it was fun. Made it to the four pines hostel and set up my tent and gear to dry. Rest of the warrior hike group showed up, had a few beers and played darts.
Date: 2014-05-18
From: catawba

To: Lambert campsite
Miles today: 10.9
Weather: overcast clouds

After a great stay in Roanoke we hit the trail again around 11. Great weather and awesome views all day. McAfee knob was outstanding and tinker cliffs were beauitful. Yesterday was one those days that makes you so glad that your hiking the trail. Made to Lambert campsite, Cool spot with a picnic table and a small creek. Over all a great day of hiking.
Date: 2014-05-19
From: Lambert campsite

To: fullhardt shelter
Miles today: 14.1
Weather: overcast clouds

After a great nights sleep next to a creek, I hit the trail around 730 pushing for daleville and thinking of three little pigs bbq. After a quick 8 miles that had some great views I made to daleville around 1100. Stopped at three little pigs bbq got a bbq chicken wrap and a beer. They offer free banana pudding for hikers and it was awesome. Wish I had a five gallon bucket of it. Next went to Kroger got supplies then stopped at a coffee shop. As always I bought way too much food. Stopped at Wendy's on the way out and ordered chicken nuggets to bring on the trail. After a easy and nice hike to fullhardt shelter. Ate my nuggets, set up camp and relaxed the rest of the night.
Date: 2014-05-20
From: fullhardt shelter

To: jenning creek
Miles today: 23.2
Weather: overcast clouds

Woke up at 5am to a whippoorwill yelling about ten feet above my head so I was up early. Got moving and enjoyed the early morning start. The trail goes along the blue ridge parkway for about 100 miles. Crossed the parkway several times and enjoyed the views. Hiked with jet cat for a while. Made it to jenning creek around 430 pm. Was getting water when a family stopped for a swim. They asked if jet cat and I wanted to come to their farm for dinner. We accepted the offer and so did the Klein family who are also thru hiking the AT. The Klein family are awesome people from Maine who are hiking with their children who are 7 and 9 years old. They are doing 20 mile days no problem. Its great to see a family on the trail.   The moeckel family have a small farm called the arcadia farm, located about 4 miles from the trail. We helped get some lettuce from the field made a large salad. I also kinda of helped herd the sheep and goats into the barn for the night. The supper was wonderful, duck eggs, lamb, goat milk, salad, and all kinds of veggies. After the great meal, we helped clean up and got a ride back to the campsite.   I now want to have a small farm after im done hiking. When I started hiking in the morning I didn't even think I'd end up at a family farm for supper. The randomness of the trail is what makes it great. And the great hospitallity that people offer is amazing. Thank you moeckel family again for the great meal.
Date: 2014-05-22
From: jenning creek

To: thunderhill shelter
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Took a zero day at the middle creek campground which was awesome. Started hiking around 930am on thursday the 22nd. Long day of ten miles of uphill. Whoever said Virginia was flat lied. Anyway it was a nice day and just took my time. Stopped at the Apple orchard falls on the way to thunder hill shelter. It was 1.1 off the trail but well worth it. 200 foot high waterfall in the middle of nowhere. Made to the shelter around 6 pm, set up camp, ate, and read my book for a while. Another day on the trail.
Date: 2014-05-23
From: thunderhill shelter

To: Matt's Creek Shelter
Miles today: 12.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Woke up later then normal. No rush easy 12 mile day to Matt's Creek Shelter. Easy day nothing to exciting. Just looking at rocks and trees all day. Made to camp early, jumped in the creek to cool down. Ate some supper set up camp and went to bed. Meeting Mike and Lindsay tomorrow morning near James River.
Date: 2014-05-24
From: Matt's Creek Shelter

To: Punchbowl Shelter
Miles today: 12.7
Weather: broken clouds

Got moving pretty early in the morning. Just wanted to get to the parking lot to meet up with Mike, Lindsay and Fenway. Nice day out, crossed over the James River Foot Bridge. Longest foot bridge on the trail. I ended up jumping off of the bridge while I was waiting on the Brays. Brays arrived around 1030 and we hit the trail around 11am. Pretty good climb out of the James River Valley area. Welcome to hiking the A.T. Mike, Lindsay, and Fenway. I had a great time with them just talking and hiking. Both Mike and Lindsay were troopers and made up Bluff Mountain no problem. Mike was alittle out of breath, but did well. Fenway was in the lead the whole time and enjoying himself. Made to camp around 5pm, we set up in a near by field, relaxed and went to bed around 8pm.
Date: 2014-05-25
From: Punchbowl Shelter

To: Buena Vista
Miles today: 11.3
Weather: clear sky

Kind of a long night, middle of the night heard a bunch of branches snapping, meaning something big was in the field. I went to look around, ended up being four deer. A little later the deer where making some loud screaming sounds. Got up moving around 7am like normal. Pretty smooth day of hiking. Lindsay continued to do well, but Mike was getting blisters and started to cry a lot. I had a blast listening to Mike cry and huff and puff all day. We ended up making to Lindsay's car around 1pm. We got lunch and then dropped me off at the campground for my Warrior Hike event. I think Mike, Lindsay, and Fenway had enough of the trail for the weekend. Overall it was a great time.