morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2022-06-29
From: RPH shelter 

To: Morgan Stewart shelter 
Miles today: 9.0
Weather: light rain

Another warm sunny day. Walked .4 on road to get to pizza place and a deli market.  Got special 2 slices and and soda for 6:50.  Then went to store and got a sandwich to hike out with. Also grabbed 2 Mike¢s Lemonade alcohol drinks and a few snacks. Was only one at shelter until Story showed up.  I met him in Unionville and we keep running into each other. Got hotel room booked for July 3&4. That¢s a relief. Hotels up here are very expensive but found this one right off trail for 120 a night.
Date: 2022-06-30
From: Morgan Stanley shelter 

To: Pawlings NY
Miles today: 8.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Early start to get to town today. They let you camp for free at local park. Met day hiker towards in that gave me a ride to town saving me a 3 mile walk. He dropped me off at laundry place. Did clothes. Ran into Story and we went to Irish bar. Hikers get free beer. After a snack and a few beers we headed towards park. They had a outdoor cold shower which was nice and real bathroom. Bonus !! Another fun low Mileage day.
Date: 2022-07-02
From: TenRiver campsite 

To: Mt Algo Shelter 
Miles today: 8.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Serious Thunderstorm last night for about an hour starting at 2 AM. Got up early since not raining and got on trail. Going to just go to next shelter so I can hike into Kent to get some snacks.  Set up tent then hiked to town.  Hit grocery store then grabbed a meatball parmigiana grinder to take back to shelter. Another fun day.  Just a little rain in morning. Met Cowboy at shelter and Story was there also.
Date: 2022-07-05
From: Cornwall Bridge 

To: Another Hotel 
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Took any day off. My wife drove up with my niece who is going to hike with me.  Went up and hung out on porch of local store.  They picked me up around 3 and went to hotel. Got some pizza and resupply. Ready to get back on trail.
Date: 2022-07-09
From: Race Brook Falls Campsite 

To: Great Barrington 
Miles today: 9.7
Weather: moderate rain

We got an early start.  Some great views then a super steep descent into town. Trail Magic with burgers and drinks just before we got to town.  Another hot and sunny day. Got to town and called Joe the shuttle guy. He picked us up in ten minutes and gave us a ride to hotel.  Also gave us the low down on town. Got showered and got some lunch.
Date: 2022-07-12
From: My Wilcox north shelter 

To: Upper Goose Pond Cabin
Miles today: 14.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Up early to beat possible storms.  Made good time today.  And yes hot and sunny today. Lots of big climbs again but legs are getting used to it. Beautiful Cabin but sleeping area cramped so we tented. We were able to dip our feet in pond before storms blew through.
Date: 2022-07-13
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To: Cookie Ladies 
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Great Day. Weather was beautiful. We were planning on hiking 14 miles. Got to trailhead after 11 miles. Trail magic from Bacon Wrap. I got a bacon cheeseburger and a hot dog.  After that he gave me an ice cream sandwich.  A lady just down the street gives out cookies to hikers. Went there and found out you can camp. Decided to stay. It is a big blueberry farm.  We enjoyed the rest of day playing with there dogs and relaxing.  Left a twenty in donation box.
Date: 2022-07-16
From: Paxton Massachusetts 

To: Paxton Massachusetts 
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: clear sky

Zero day.  Went to REI to get new trekking poles. My tip broke and they did not have replacement tips. Also got a new stove.  My 5 year old one was falling apart. We did resupply and hit local brewery.  Fun day thanks to Captain Ahab and his parents.
Date: 2022-07-18
From: Wilbur Clearing Shelter 

To: Seth Warner Shelter 
Miles today: 9.9
Weather: few clouds

Well my luck of not hiking in rain ended today. Had Trail magic of coolers with drinks in North Adams.  Rain started then at 8:30.  We stopped hiking around 2 since at shelter and had stopped raining. After settling up the skies opened up and rained rest of day and night.
Date: 2022-07-22
From: William Douglas Shelter 

To: Manchester Center 
Miles today: 5.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Fairly easy hike into town.  Hitched into town. Got resupply and fuel from outfitters.  Went to laundry mat but only had cold water. Just then a car pulled up and asked if we needed a ride.  They gave us ride to liquor store post office and then to hotel.  Awesome people to do that.  We had not bathed in 6 days so sure we were smelling ripe.  Ordered pizza for dinner and watched some television.
Date: 2022-07-24
From: Manchester Center 

To: Griffith Lake Campsite 
Miles today: 10.6
Weather: few clouds

Hitched back to trail.  Was not that hot once out of town and higher elevations.  Big climb up Bromley mountain to start. Was not too bad with switchbacks and nice breeze.  Calling for Thunder around 4 so got to campsite and set up. Nice lake here. Storms missed us.
Date: 2022-07-31
From: Wise Acres Hostel 

To: Wise Acers
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Hostel was awesome so we decided to stay another day. We can not pick up packages in Hanover until Monday so no rush.  We ended up being only 2 there today after about 10 last night. I got some steaks we cooked on grill with salad and asparagus. Great zero day.
Date: 2022-08-04
From: Lambert Ridge

To: Campsite 25A
Miles today: 13.3
Weather: broken clouds

Another hot sunny day. Great views from Mount Cube today.  Got some cheese and pepperoni from summer camp group.  At end of day caught trail magic ending.  No burgers left but got 2 beers 2 Trulys and bags of chips.  Hot buggy night
Date: 2022-08-06
From: Hikers Welcome Hostel 

To: NH 112
Miles today: 9.3
Weather: overcast clouds

3400 foot climb to Mount Moosilauke today.  That was tough but descent was hard as well.  Meeting Bean Wolf today for some time off. He met us on trail with a mile to go. Had ice cold beers from brewery he works at.  Tough but fun day
Date: 2022-08-15
From: Mitzpah springs hut

To: Madison Springs Hut
Miles today: 11.8
Weather: broken clouds

Great day. Started hiking at 5;45 am. Hiked 5 miles and stopped at Hut.  Did a chore for free breakfast leftovers.  Then hiked up mount Washington.  Weather was great and got sandwiches at cafeteria.  Long hike off Washington then up Madison. We got work for stay at hut. Only had to wipe down tables and swept floor after dinner. Dinner leftovers were great and then slept on floor in dining room.
Date: 2022-08-19
From: Gorham NH

To: Carter Notch Hut
Miles today: 5.8
Weather: scattered clouds

Finally left Gorham.  Caught bus back to trail.  Planned on hiking more miles today. When we got to hit we found out someone had paid for 2 bunks and was not able to use them so donated to hikers.  We were offered and took advantage. They are 177 a night for each bunk.  We got dinner and breakfast.  We got our own bunkhouse.  Great way to start back on trail.
Date: 2022-08-23
From: Full Goose Shelter 

To: Speck Pond shelter 
Miles today: 5.4
Weather: broken clouds

The day started foggy. We hiked 1.5 miles then entered the infamous Mahoosic Notch.  This is known as the hardest mile on the trail.  We got lucky and Sun came out so rocks were mostly dry. Took us almost 3 hours to get through. Then had lunch and climbed the Arm which is basically a mile and a half straight up granite slabs.  Again luckily they were dry. Tough day for only 5.4 miles.  Supposed to rain all night so sleeping in shelter.
Date: 2022-08-24
From: Speck Pond shelter 

To: Bethel Maine
Miles today: 4.6
Weather: broken clouds

Found out this morning that my niece Rampaige who has been hiking with me since Connecticut has a cousin who owns a house in Bethel that we can stay at. We had planned to hike 14 miles to Andover but got text this morning about house. Great way to start the day.  Steep Rocky Descent. We called on old speck mountain for a shuttle to town.  They had trail magic at parking lot. Eggs and sausage and drinks.  Ready for some time off after 6 days on trail.
Date: 2022-09-03
From: Pelham stream

To: Stratton Maine Roadhouse Hostel 
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: broken clouds

We were up early and bony 6 am.  We made good time today and made it to Stratton.  Another great weather day. Hostel picked us up at trailhead at 5:30.  Got a burger and some beers for tonight
Date: 2022-10-23
From: VA55

To: Compton Peak
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: clear sky

Back on trail after 5 weeks off.  Hiking with Swagman who I met in Pennsylvania and hiked a lot with in New Hampshire  and Maine.  Going to hike Shenandoah southbound with him.  Legs felt okay for being off trail so long.  Ran into Sunshine who I met my first day hiking out of Port Clinton.  She lives in area and was day hiking.  Great campsite with deer all around. Great first day back
Date: 2022-11-05
From: TomÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Run shelter

To: Boiling Springs 
Miles today: 23.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Decided to do big miles to get to town and stay with a friend.  Went through Pine Grove Furnace park.  Was able to get soda from machine and charge phone at closed store.  Starting to get rockier and steep towards End of day.  Nice walk into town though fields.
Date: 2022-11-07
From: Boiling Springs 

To: Cove Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 21.6
Weather: overcast clouds

I was dropped off at trailhead and walking at 7:45. Another nice sunny day. The first 12 miles were relatively flat, so I flew through that part. Second half of day was back into mountains with rocks and climbs. Made it to shelter just before sunset and had time to get water. Slept in Shelter since I was the only one here.
Date: 2022-11-08
From: Cove Mountain Shelter 

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

Nice sunrise to wake to today. Only 4 miles to Duncannon. Got to town at 8. Had breakfast at Goodies and charged up my phone and battery bank. Beer store opened at 9 so I got a few cans of double IPA to carry out for tonight. Met a SOBO (south bounder) at shelter. Trail name was Dunkingspring. We stayed at a lot of the same hostels. It was nice to chat about that and not be the only one at shelter. Fun day on trail
Date: 2022-11-09
From: Peters Mountain Shelter

To: Raush Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: clear sky

A little bit cold today but no rain. It is starting to get into more rocky sections which slow me down a bit. I try to go at least 2.5 miles in and hour but today had some 2's. I did this section in 2019 so lots of memories from then.
Date: 2022-11-10
From: Raush Mountain Shelter 

To: Parking 501 
Miles today: 17.5
Weather: scattered clouds

Calling for heavy rain on Friday. Decided to finish this section today. I have 24 more miles to Port Clinton where I started this year. I am going to take a week off to go pick up car in Colorado and be dropped off at Springer around November 21 and hike back to Rockfish gap VA. if that works out I will just have the 24 in PA and 45 from Tuckers Lane to Harpers ferry to complete. I will finish in Port Clinton since that is where I got off in 2019 and where I started this year.
Date: 2022-11-21
From: Springer 

To: Hawk Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 8.1
Weather: clear sky

My wife drove me to Springer parking lot and we both hiked south 1 mile to southern terminus and back. Then  I hiked 8.1 to shelter.  Weather was nice sunny and 55.  Cooled off fast after sunset.  I tented and was only one at shelter. Good first day back on trail.
Date: 2022-11-23
From: Woody Gap

To: Hogpen Gap
Miles today: 17.6
Weather: clear sky

Another chilly start but warmed up fast.  Sunny and 65 in afternoon.  First southern 4000 footer Blood Mountain. Was not too bad.  Stopped at Neels Gap and got soda and microwave burger from outfitters.  Decided to take zero tomorrow for Thanksgiving.  I got two nights in Helen Georgia. Got to trailhead at 5:15.  Told shuttle driver I would be there at 5:45 and he was there at 5:45. Really steep climbs after neels gap. Legs were a bit sore.  Bigger mountains than last sections I did in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Thank goodness lot les rocks then Pennsylvania.
Date: 2022-11-25
From: Hogpen Gap

To: Cheese Factory Campsite 
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Had nice breakfast at hotel and shuttle driver picked me up 9:45. Starting hiking yay 10:15.  Rained all night but stopped just when I started.  Was foggy for a couple hours then cleared up.  Had to move fast to get 18 in before dark.  I did use headlamp last half mile and had to set up tent In dark. I have camped here before so knew where to setup. Good day hiking.
Date: 2022-11-26
From: Cheese Factory Campsite 

To: Dicks Creek Gap
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Up early and hiking at 6:50.  Staying at around the bend hostel tonight.  Sunny and 62 when I finished. Gordon hostel owner picked was there when I got to trailhead at 12:30.  Great hostel and I was only one there. Shower and laundry done then got ride to town to resupply. Got food at Ingles and some whiskey from package store. New stopped at Hiawasee brewery and had 2 beers.  Grilled steak for dinner and had few beers. Long day in bed at 8.
Date: 2022-11-30
From: Franklin NC

To: Franklin NC
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

Enjoyed a nice day off.  Had some coffee and watched news to get caught up.  Ate 2 slices of pizza then headed out around 1. Stopped by outdoor 76.  Got some Cliff jelly and energy blocks. They gave me a free buff. They have a bar so had a craft beers second stop was Lazy Hiker Brewery.  Got a hiker burger from food truck and had 2 beers.  Then went to Ingles for resupply. Got back to hotel around 4 and packed food bag.  Texted shuttle driver to arrange 8 am pickup.
Date: 2022-12-01
From: Winding Stair gap

To: Cold Spring Shelter 
Miles today: 15.8
Weather: overcast clouds

After an awesome time in Franklin it was time to get hiking.  Shuttle driver was 5 minutes early and I was hiking by 8:15. Started out rainy and foggy but cleared up around 11. No views today unless I missed in Fog.  Got to shelter around 4 and set up tent on ridge above. Ate supper and watched sunset.
Date: 2022-12-02
From: Cold Spring Shelter 

To: NOC 
Miles today: 11.7
Weather: broken clouds

Up early and beautiful sunrise. Buddy Recon who I met in 2019 is picking me up. Started to sleet but only lasted about 20 minutes.  Tough decent into NOC.  Recon was there and we got hotel room. I got cleaned up and we went to get some pizza.  Brought back to room with a few beers. We got caught up on what each of us have been doing.
Date: 2022-12-05
From: Fontana Lodge

To: Mollies Ridge Shelter
Miles today: 13.3
Weather: broken clouds

Started raining as soon as I started. Temperature never got above 38 today. Saw 3 guys starting a section hike at start. They made it to shelter after dark. It started raining hard right before I got to shelter at 3:30. No views with fog today. Got into dry clothes and stayed in Shelter
Date: 2022-12-06
From: Mollies Ridge Shelter

To: Derrick Knob Shelter
Miles today: 12.1
Weather: clear sky

Rained all night. Headed out around 9 in rain. First 6 miles were not bad. Second 6 were a bit tougher. I was soaked all day. Stopped for a quick lunch on trail and kept moving. Got to shelter around 4:30 and immediately put dry clothes on. The 3 guys I stayed with last night finally showed up around 7. They were in good spirits for such a long and crappy weather day. Calling for rain all day tomorrow. At least it got up to 45 degrees today.
Date: 2022-12-07
From: Derrick Knob Shelter

To: Mt Collins Shelter
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Another rainy night in Shelter. The other 3 guys form two previous night did not make it to shelter today. Another section hiker was there. Went by Clingmans dome the highest point on trail. Not much to see in pouring rain. 3 days in a row hiking in rain and no views but gets a bit warmer each day.
Date: 2022-12-08
From: Mt Collins Shelter

To: Pecks Corner SH
Miles today: 15.4
Weather: fog

It actually did not rain for the first 2 hours today. Sun came out for about 15 minutes right before Newfound Gap. Hiking out of there the rain cane again. Had offers to get off trail but decided I just want to get the Smokies done.   Saw a few brave day hikers today. Went by spot where I met a Two Tone and other hikers in 2019. Great memories. I was the only one at shelter. It poured most of the night.
Date: 2022-12-09
From: Pecks Corner SH

To: Cosby Knob SH
Miles today: 12.9
Weather: broken clouds

Today the weather was not great, but it did not rain that much. Had a few nice views today. I noticed feathers in Shelter when I got there and just figured someone just had a hole in sleeping bag. I was only one at shelter. I had good phone service so was nice ot get caught up. Out of Smokies Tomorrow.
Date: 2022-12-10
From: Cosby Knob SH

To: Standing Bear
Miles today: 10.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Nice weather today and had good views. Well the mice got a hold of my sleeping bag and now I know where feathers are from. Made it to Standing Bear around 12:30 and Sally picked me up at 1:30. I had a beer and some pizza there at hostel. Going to timeshare for 5 days then back on Trail. Smokies are tough with bad weather but I survived.
Date: 2023-03-13
From: Daleville

To: Wilson Creek Shelter 
Miles today: 11.2

After a nice breakfast at the hotel I started hiking at 9:30. Temperature was 30 degrees and stayed about that all day. About 2 inches of snow on ground and wind was blowing frozen chunks on me most of the day. With the wind and wet ground decide to stay in the shelter. Another hiker doing a section like me to Waynesboro showed up and was nice to have someone to talk to.
Date: 2023-03-14
From: Wilson Creek Shelter 

To: Cove Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 13.8

26 degrees when I started to hike around 8:30. Another cold and windy day. At least sun was out today. With no leaves in the trees there were great views all day. In this section you follow the Blue Ridge Parkway north.  Expected to see hiker from shelter last night to show up but he did not. With high winds slept in Shelter again.
Date: 2023-03-15
From: Cove Mountain Shelter

To: Cornelius Creek Shelter
Miles today: 11.9

Weather was a little warmer up to 40 today. Again lots of nice views. Crossed blue ridge parkway a few times today. Was able to unload my trash at overlook trashcan. Slept in tent now that winds are not too bad. Also the mice have been eating the plastic bag the shelter logbook was in so figured they would go for my sleeping bag.
Date: 2023-03-16
From: Cornelius Creek Shelter

To: Harrison Ground Spring Campsite
Miles today: 8.5

Sunny but chilly day. Going to go into Glasgow tomorrow so did not need big miles today. When I found this campsite by spring decided I was in good place to stop for day. Contacted Stanimals hostel for pickup at trailhead at 12:30. Met a lady going SOBO today name Northstar. She had lost a hat and asked me to look for it. I got her phone number to contact her. Found the hat right on the trail a few miles later. I will take it to Hostel.
Date: 2023-03-17
From: Harrison Ground Spring Campsite

To: Stanimals Hostel Glasgow VA
Miles today: 12.1

Started Hiking at 7 am first light. Was almost all downhill today. From the last shelter to the James River bridge was beautiful. Followed a flowing creek and wildflowers were out at this lower elevation. Made it to Trailhead at Bridge on time and was picked up by Spotter the Shuttle driver. I took a shower and headed to the only restaurant in town Scottos. I had a burger and fries with a cold beer. Glen the hostel caretaker made Shepards pie for dinner and it was great. One other hike Grasshopper was there.
Date: 2023-03-18
From: Stanimals Hostel Glasgow VA

To: Stanimals Hostel Glasgow VA
Miles today: 0.0

Nice Zero day. Pop Tarts and Coffee to start the day. Watched all 3 Rugby Six nations matches on big screen at hostel on Peacock. Went to Scottos again and had the Chicken Parm meal with salad and bread. Huge portion so ate half and took rest back for later. Went ot Dollar General and got some resupply. I did not need much because I had dropped a resupply box off at hostel on way to Daleville last Sunday. Northstar stopped by and retrieved her hat. Glad that worked out. Had leftovers for dinner. Very relaxing day off.
Date: 2023-03-19
From: Stanimals Hostel Glasgow VA

To: Reservoir Road 
Miles today: 15.0

Big climb out of Glasgow. Legs felt good after day off. Was planning on stopping at Punchbowl shelter but went past to road where I camped in 2019. NIce views today. It was cold but sunny today. Supposed to be real cold tonight. I went over 1600 miles today.
Date: 2023-03-21
From: Hog Gap Campsite 

To: Priest Shelter
Miles today: 14.3

19 degrees at wake-up time. Again, no wind and Bright sun so breaking camp was not bad. Nice views as I went through big fields today. I tented at Shelter, Met a hiker named Push who stated January 17. Enjoyed having someone to talk to at end of day.
Date: 2023-03-22
From: Priest Shelter

To: Reids Gap
Miles today: 15.5

It was really rocky today going down the Priest and up three ridges. My shoes are old and my feet are a bit sore from the lack of support left in shoes. I have a new pair I will use for next section. Decided to Text Stanimals in Waynesboro to see if they could pick me up at Reids Gap. They said they could and I met the shuttle driver Rumbles at 5 at trailhead. I got a private room. Did laundry and showered. Walked to Walmart and got a take and bake pizza for tonight and a sub to pack out tomorrow. Also got some beer and resupply. I only have 19 miles left in this section Daleville to Waynesboro. Pizza was great.
Date: 2023-03-23
From: Stanimals Hostel Waynesboro 

To: Humpback Mountain Campsite 
Miles today: 11.5

Great stay at Hostel. Packed out 2 pieces of pizza and my sub. Also 3 leftover beers. I am going southbound now because free drop off from hostel Trailhead at end of Shenendoah National Park. Shuttle yesterday was 35 dollars plus 5 dollar tip. It was definitely worth it. Was dropped off at 8:15 and first 4.8 miles to shelter were easy terrain so did it in 2 hours. I had my pizza got some water and headed up the mountain. Next 7 miles were basically all up hill. Trail was in good shape with switchbacks so not too bad Camped on top of Humpback mountain. I had my sub and 3 beers. It was 76 degrees when I set up camp. Nice sunset then went to bed.
Date: 2023-03-24
From: Humpback Mountain Campsite 

To: Reids Gap
Miles today: 7.7

Started hiking at 7:45 and it is 55 degrees. My wife is picking me up at noon at Reids gap. Trail was very Rocky today. I have done this section before so knew that was coming. Got to trailhead at 11:55 at I drove us 2.5 hours home. Gong to rest up and try to finish up the 526 miles left to complete the trail in less than 12 months. Looking forward to the new shoes. My feet are killing me.
Date: 2023-04-02
From: Atkins

To: VA 42 campsites 
Miles today: 12.6

was picked up at my house at 5:15 AM.  Was dropped off at trailhead in Atkins Virginia. Started hiking at 9:30.  Sunny but a bit chilly at 40 degrees with breeze. Saw 4 northbound thru hikers today. Found a great campsite by stream.  Big pavilion with picnic tables there so that was nice to sit and have dinner. Good first day back on trail
Date: 2023-04-03
From: VA 42 campsites 

To: Burke Garden Hostel
Miles today: 12.9

34 degrees to start the day.  Big climb to start out. Sunny day and stayed around 70 degrees most of hike. Saw 2 NOBO hikers today.  They blew by me.  Saw them again at Chestnut Knob Shelter. I was planning on staying there but only 3 and a hostel was 1.5 miles more. Called hostel to verify they had a bunk for me. The did so at Walker Gap walked 3/4 mile down gravel road to Burke Garden Hostel. Cantaloupe the owner checked me in.   I was only one there for night. Hostel is an old pole barn that was fixed up.  2 floors. Bunks are actually memory foam beds.  The bed was awesome. Downstairs  they had 2 showers and toilets.  Washer and dryer.  Big common area with TV and kitchen. Great place. I got a microwave burger from there resupply store that was good.