morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2018-04-10
From: Stealth site mile 461.9

To: Chestnut Knob shelter 
Miles today: 107.3
Weather: broken clouds

The mileage is for several days. Finally have signal again. April 4 Did 8 miles and took a Nero in Damascus. Stayed at Woodchucks hostel. Enjoyed my stay there. April 5 I did 18.8 miles.Camped in the shadow of White Top mountain. April 6 I hiked 14.9 miles. Went over 500 !!! Went thru Grayson Highlands. Petted the ponies. The place reminded me of Colorado. It was beautiful. I had no idea it was so rocky.It was an ordeal hiking thru there.April 6 I did 16 miles. Started snowing. A trail angel gave me a ride to the church hostel in Troutdale.I have my days mixed up somewhere. Too many to do at one time. The next day I did 20.9 miles. Made it to within a few miles of Atkins.Snowed that night. I was warm and dry in my tent.Monday I went by the Relax Inn and got my care package from home. Thank you sweetie. Went to eat at The Barn restaurant. It was very good. Went by the old school house on the trail.Built in the 1890's.Cold and dreary all day.Today I did 17.1 miles.Long day with a lot of climbs.Ended the day with a 2000 foot climb .Loner Boner is here.He is 77.He is attempting his fourth thru hike. We are at 4400 feet in a fully enclosed shelter. Beautiful views from here. Hiker midnight. Got a get some rest.Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-11
From: Chestnut Knob shelter 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 17.0

It was a long day today. The first 8 miles was ridge walking. It was rock climbing. After that the trail eventually got better. Only saw one person after I left the shelter. Met another nobo.His name is Garfield.Good guy from Texas.Hopefully going in to Bland in the morning and get a good breakfast. Hope everyone has a great evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-14
From: Stealth site

To: Woods Hole hostel 
Miles today: 31.6
Weather: clear sky

Thursday April 12.The terrain was really good today.It got very hot.It went from winter to summer overnight. Had a 7 mile stretch with no water sources. It was tough. About got dehydrated. The Lord provided me a shade with a cool breeze to rest under in early afternoon. He led me to a spring of wonderful cold water!When I came to a road there was a small cafe right by the trail. God is so gracious. Didn't have to hitch into town!Saw my first snake today.He was a little garter snake.Met two people doing a flip flop. Texas and Stumbler.Good folks.Stayed a mile or so past Jenny Knob shelter. Friday April 13.Did 14.1 miles.Saw my second snake.Garter snake.Beautiful day again. It got very hot again. Had a 5 mile stretch with no water.Then went thru a beautiful pine forest.Met Traveler today.Very nice guy from New Zealand. Met Senko.He is from Birmingham. He graduated from UA in December. Left ankle is swollen.Think I have a s shin splint.I need you prayer warriors praying for me.The devil is trying to make me quit.Heading to Woods Hole hostel for a nero!Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-16
From: Woods Hole hostel 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 20.6
Weather: light rain

The mileage is for two days.I stayed at the hostel Sunday to rest my leg.I put ice on It and kept it elevated as much as I could. Started out today in the snow. It rained a lot yesterday and last night. The trail was flooded. My leg felt good to start with. By 4 or so this afternoon it was hurting really bad.I cut my day short and am in my tent listening to it sleet.I pray tomorrow is a better day.Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-17
From: Stealth site

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 11.2
Weather: broken clouds

Today was much better than yesterday. I laid in bed late this morning. That was good. It was sleeting and the wind was blowing very hard.Finally got on the trail about 10.45.It was chilly at first but after climbing a hill or two I got warmed up.The sun came out and it turned into a beautiful day.Got great views when I got on the ridge line.Listening to a hoot owl right now.I love that.My leg feels better today than it did yesterday. Thank you for your prayers. Sweetie ordered me new shoes. The ones I have now have over 700 miles on them.I pray they will help. Got to go 54 more miles to get them.Time to get in bed and get warm.I pray everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-24
From: Fullhardt shelter 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 102.8

The mileage is for several days. I have signal In the middle of the day but rarely at night. I don't take the time to do this in the middle of the day because I am slow and need to be walking. I have met several interesting people out here the last week. I met Trial and Error one day.They are section hiking. They have been following my journal. That made me feel good. Really nice couple. Met a couple from Tidewater the other day. They were really good folks.My leg is doing much better! Been climbing a lot of steep hills.Walked by the Keffer oak tree the other day.Very impressive. Went by the Dragons tooth. It was dangerous coming down from there.One hiker fell and hurt his hand pretty bad.Could have been much worse.Went by Macaffee Knob and Tinker cliffs.Very beautiful views from both. I am over a third of the way! Walked in the rain all day today. I am cold and wet.Under my quilt getting warm and trying to get dried out.Hope everyone is doing well. Thank you for your prayers. Much appreciated. Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-25
From: Mile 752.4

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 11.8
Weather: light rain

Stayed in the tent and listened to it rain most of the morning. Didn't get on the trail until almost 11.It was cool and dreary until late in the afternoon when it became partly cloudy. Had a couple of tough climbs today. Had to cross a creek on a log today.That was interesting.Saw an owl as I was setting up camp.Hopefully tomorrow I can get a much earlier start.Heading towards Glasgow.I pray everyone has a great evening. Good to hear from all of you. It is encouraging. Headed north.
Date: 2018-04-26
From: Mile 764.2

To: Glasgow shelter 
Miles today: 21.8

Had a good day today. Long day.Was daydreaming about Town food all day so I kept pushing and made it to town.Was going to come in tomorrow morning. Hitch hiked for the first time today. That was an experience.Met two section hikers going south today.We talked SEC football for a while. Wanted to go with them.Met a ridge runner that was a really nice guy.Waded across a creek today because I was pushed for time.Gonna resupply and try to get out of town by the middle of the day tomorrow. It is raining now.Shout out to my sweetheart. I couldn't do this without you.Thanks for all you do. I love you. Forever .Good night everyone. Headed north. .
Date: 2018-04-30
From: Stealth site 

To: Three Ridges Mountain 
Miles today: 54.0

Mileage is for several days. Friday I took a nero.Hitch hiked back to the trail head. It rained most of the morning. Got town chores done. Didn't feel well so I stopped at the first shelter and called it a day.Crossed the longest foot bridge on the A.T. over the James River. Only walked 1.7 miles. Have way too much food as usual when I resupply. Saturday I Did 18.3 miles.Had a good day. Had a couple of tough climbs. Had a 3000 ft climb the first thing in the morning. Sunday I did 17 miles. Stayed at Brown Mountain creek shelter. Started the day with a 2700 ft climb. The rest of the day was better.Today I did 17 miles. It was a beautiful day. Had some really tough climbs today. I am in my tent on top of Three Ridges mountain. Climbed the last peak over 4000 ft until New Hampshire today! I'm a tired puppy.Gonna get some sleep. Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-01
From: Mile 840 stealth site 

To: Paul Wolfe shelter 
Miles today: 18.0

It was a long hot day.Just about stepped on a 6 foot long black snake. He was guarding the trail. Did a lot of rock hopping today. That is very tiring. 5 miles in the morning and hopefully getting a ride into Waynesboro to resupply. Start Shenandoah National Park tomorrow. Gotta get up early. Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-02
From: Paul Wolfe shelter 

To: Calf Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 12.7
Weather: clear sky

Got in to town and got breakfast! It was wonderful! Trail Angels picked us up and brought us to town and back to the trail head. It was wonderful.Got resupply and got out of town. Did 7.7 more miles this afternoon. It was very hot with out much water. Gonna get up at 5 and hike early and hike a while and take a break during the worst part of the day.Need to carry extra water tomorrow. Another 1000 ft climb tomorrow. There are about 20 people scattered around the shelter. Thanks to all who are following me and your encouraging words.Very much appreciated. Time to get some rest.Good night everyone. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-04
From: Stealth site 

To: Hightop hut
Miles today: 17.6
Weather: broken clouds

Had a good day today in spite of the heat .I got a shower finally. It felt really good to be clean.A man and his wife pulled over as I was walking by a wayside and asked if I was hungry! Uh yeah! They fixed me 2 ham and cheese sandwiches and a gatorade! It was so good! His trail name is Ohio.He thru hiked in 2016.Met Pepsi and SpeedBump today. They were southbound. Met a lady here at the shelter. She is finishing her section hike tomorrow. Cody Coyote is here.Supposed to rain later tonight and off and on the next two days. Gonna cool off and get back to what it should be. The wind is blowing really hard.Met a sweet lady at a wayside today. She took my picture for me.It was good to meet her.Time to finish my chores and get to bed.Good night everyone. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-06
From: Mile 888.3

To: Open Arms Hostel 
Miles today: 54.8

The mileage is for two days.I had two good days.The weather was a lot cooler! Was able to do longer miles. Stopped at a wayside yesterday and ate.It was very good. Met several dayhikers the last two days.Saw some places I want to come back to down the road. Had my first tick on me last night. Going to spray my clothes and gear with permethrin tonight. Hope to resupply and be back on trail in the morning. Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-08
From: Stealth site 

To: Mountain Cabbin hostel 
Miles today: 28.0
Weather: broken clouds

The mileage is for two days.I started hiking at noon yesterday after staying at the hostel. Did 11 miles. Did 17 today. Stopped by the Mountain Cabbin for ice cream and decided to stay here and climb the next hill in the morning. Met some great people on the trail the last two days.Weather was perfect. Heard some very large animals walk by my tent last night. Heard some sounds I have never heard before. Not a good feeling. Gonna take a shower and make a tuna tortilla for supper. Yum.Gonna try to upload videos. Pray for me please. I am lost about all that stuff. Have a great evening! Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-09
From: Mountain Cabbin hostel 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 21.7
Weather: scattered clouds

Had a good day. Didn't get on the trail until 8:30.Went to the drugstore and got compression socks to help with my shin splints.Had a good time at the hostel with Trout and Pablo and Thriller.All of them are really good guys.The owners of the hostel were super.Great place.Hiked with Trout most of the day.Had good trail most of the day.Have to do the roller coaster tomorrow. 13.5 miles of ups and downs one after the other. Hope to go over 1,000 miles before noon!That is amazing. I pray everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-10
From: Stealth site 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 13.8

The roller coaster was rough. I got overheated. It rained and made everything slick.I turned my foot over again. Very painful. I did have awesome trail magic though! After I crossed a four lane highway I was looking at the sign in this new parking lot for hikers.A lady was there taking pictures. She works for the county government. Long story short she took me to town and bought my supper and a milk shake and brought me back to the trail head. I am very appreciative of that.Got back on trail and a storm was moving in. Found a flat spot and set up my tent early.Was wanting to get more miles today but that is how it goes. Hope to get into Harpers Ferry tomorrow afternoon. Hope everyone is doing well. Thank you for your prayers. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-11
From: Stealth site 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 22.4
Weather: clear sky

Had a good day today. Biggest miles so far.Finished the roller coaster thank God! That was tough. A lot easier doing it first thing in the morning. Went into Harpers Ferry. Got my picture took at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. I am #171 headed north bound. Got my new shoes sweetie had sent to me! Ate good resupplied and got out of town. Gotta get my bed made so I can lay down. My alarm goes off at 5:15 so it has been a long day. I pray everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-12
From: Stealth site 

To: Ensign Cowall Shelter 
Miles today: 27.0

Had a long day.Fell really hard on the rocks. Could have been much worse . Scraped my leg and mashed the crap out of my big toe.Haven't taken my shoe off yet.Almost dark.I just got here.Gotta get my chores done. Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-14
From: Antietam Shelter 

To: Quarry Gap Shelter 
Miles today: 30.2

The mileage is for two days.I had a good day on Sunday.Belated happy Mothers day to all of you mothers! I have a shin splint on my other leg now. Went into Waynesboro and resupplied. Had wonderful people bring me to town and take me back to the trail head. Very much appreciated. The guys at Pen Mar park were very helpful. Thanks guys! Met Viva on the trail. She lived and taught school in Gardendale and Mount Olive for years.We met in the woods in Pennsylvania. How cool is that? Stayed at Antietam Shelter last night with Cody Coyote. Today I went by the Timbers Restaurant and ate too much. Thunderstorms were coming so I headed for the nearest shelter. Staying at Quarry Gap Shelter with a bunch of folks.Should hit half way and 1100 miles tomorrow. That is amazing! God is good! Thank you to my wife for everything you do to make this possible. I love you sweetie. Would not be possible without you. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and encouragement. It makes a difference. Good night everyone. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-15
From: Quarry Gap Shelter 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 21.7

Had a good day.Did 12.4 miles by 12 noon.Went by Pine Grove Furnace state park.Got a sandwich and ice cream! Also got a free shower!I really needed one.I stink.It was storming when I came out from there so I had to wait a while. Thank you to all the people who have been leaving trail magic at the road crossings.Very much appreciated! Supposed to rain every day this week. Hope it cools the temperature some.Gotta do my chores.Hope everyone has a great evening! Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-16
From: Mile 1107.9 stealth site 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 21.1

Had a good day today. Didn't want to get up because it was raining. Finally started walking at 7:20.Walked in rain most of the day.It was a beautiful day in the forest. Climbed boulders in the morning and walked in mud and water in the afternoon. Had to set my tent up in a jungle. The trail is 6 inches wide and on both sides it is grown up with who knows what .It was getting late so I had to find something that would work.Needed to get in out of the rain.Supposed to rain for the next 3 days.It will make putting on dry clothes in the morning so much nicer.Putting on wet clothes in the morning is no fun.Met Coach and Flip today. Great couple. Also met Giddyup.He was a really nice guy.Gotta get busy.Hope everyone has a great evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-17
From: Mile 1129.0

To: View Entry
Miles today: 18.9
Weather: light rain

Had a good day today. Made it in to Duncannon. Staying at the Doyle.Must have been some place in its prime.Lot of history here.I fell hard today on a slick wooden bridge. Got a bruised leg out of it.If I had not been using my trekking poles correctly one of them would have gone in the creek.My hand was over the side and the pole was dangling above the water.The burgers at the Doyle are worth stopping here for.Hungry Cat and Happy Feet and Coach and Flip are here.If the terrain is decent I may try for a 30 tomorrow. Keep me in your prayers please. 100 per cent chance for heavy rain tomorrow night. I am trying to dry all of my gear now.It was a muddy mess today. Had a good conversation with ThreeWay.He is doing a section of the 3 long trails every year.In 9 years he will be finished with all 3.I like that idea.Mighty late for a hiker to be up.Good night everyone. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-18
From: The Doyle in Duncannon 

To: Mile 1169.4
Miles today: 21.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Had a long day today. When the Awol guide says it is flat doesn't mean a lot.I walked out of town and crossed 2 swollen rivers and then climbed the hill to get to the flat stuff.I was bouldering and rock hopping for a few hours. You have to take what the A.T.gives out.I was glad to get what I did. Saw my first porcupine when I got to my campsite. The rain held off all day! It is raining now.Supposed to have heavy rain from now until mid day tomorrow. I am close to an army base.They are constantly shooting artillery. I'm a tired puppy.Gonna call my sweetheart and get some sleep. Good night everyone. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-20
From: Raush Gap Shelter 

To: 501 Shelter 
Miles today: 25.4
Weather: fog

The mileage is for 2 days.Only did 8 miles yesterday. It had rained hard all night and most of the morning so I slept in.I didn't get on trail until 11:00.The trail was a river all day.Just went to the next shelter to dry out.Hiked from there today to 501 Shelter. Hitchhiked to the Dollar General. That was a pain.Had a guy take me part of the way and I walked the rest. A really nice guy drove me back to the trail head. From there I hiked 2 miles to the 501 Shelter. Bunch of people here.The shelter is full.The really rocky section of Pennsylvania starts tomorrow and lasts all the way into New Jersey. The mileage is gonna come down for a while. Thanks to the trail angel who left stuff for us today. Very much appreciated. Thanks to everyone who has signed my guest book and are following my journey. Thanks to all of you who are praying for me.Very much appreciated. Hope everyone has a great evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-21
From: 501 Shelter 

To: Port Clinton pavilion 
Miles today: 24.0

Had a good day today. Met two British Army commando's.Enjoyed talking with them.There are a lot of big deer in Pennsylvania. I was trying to hurry to get to town and felt something go wrong in my foot.Figured if I couldn't walk in the morning I would rather be in town than have to hike 4 miles and off a mountain with a messed up foot so I took 4 ibuprofen and kept on going. Staying at the pavilion in town. Nobody here but me.Pray for my safety please and pray for God's touch on my foot please. Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-22
From: Port Clinton pavilion 

To: Eckville shelter 
Miles today: 14.9

Cold rainy day today. I got the coldest I have been on the trail. I got soaking wet and it was around 50 degrees My hurt foot is doing better today. Thank you Lord for your healing touch.I made it to Eckville shelter. The trail was a river again today. Looking for a better day tomorrow. Gotta do my chores and get warm.Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north. .
Date: 2018-05-23
From: Eckville shelter 

To: Stealth site
Miles today: 20.0

Had a good day today. A long tiring day.Lot of rock hopping and scrambles.The people behind me saw a family of rattle snakes in the rocks I had just come thru.One of the snakes warned them that they were too close. They got pictures. Mean looking snakes.I pray I never see one.Met Moses today. He is section hiking. Very nice guy.The weather today was wonderful. The sun and wind dried up a lot of the water.It is good to be in my tent. Gotta get my chores done so I can get some sleep. Hope everyone has a great evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-25
From: Mile 1267

To: Kirk ridge shelter 
Miles today: 34.6

Mileage is for two days.I had a tough last two days. Yesterday I went into Lancaster and ate at Burts restaurant. It was great.The pancakes were as big as the plate.Got a milk shake to wash it down with.Later as I was climbing the rock face heading up the mountain I got too hot.I think the milk soured on my stomach. Didn't feel well for a while. Cut my day short. Had a very long day today. Rocksylvania lived up to it's hype these last two days.Wore me and my feet out.Heading into Delaware Water Gap tomorrow to resupply. Thinking about taking Sunday off since I haven't had an off day this month.I would like to go to church. We will see. The forest floor has been full of poison oak.We have honeysuckle vines in Alabama. They have honeysuckle trees here.They smell really good. Bed time.Hope everyone has a good evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-26
From: Kirk ridge shelter 

To: Church of the Mountain hostel 
Miles today: 6.4

Did a nero today into town. It was hot today. Took fall #11 this morning. The lichen on the rocks is slick.Enjoyed my day today.A very nice lady I met on the trail took 3 of us guys to Wal Mart to resupply. I ate several times and even had time for a cat nap.Here with Hawkeye and Pheriel.Taking a zero tomorrow and going to Church! I am excited about that.Supposed to rain tomorrow. My feet are glad they are getting a day off.My body is tired.I pray everyone has a great evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-29
From: Mile1313.7

To: Mashipacong Shelter 
Miles today: 37.2
Weather: moderate rain

The mileage is for two days.I had a good time in Delaware Water Gap. Enjoyed my day and a half off.I needed it.Ate a lot.Enjoyed spending time with fellow thru hikers.Church was great! I enjoyed hiking with Pheriel.Very nice guy and brother in Christ.We hiked together all day yesterday and most of today. Very hot today. Suppose to rain off and on the next four days and be cooler!Staying in my tent tonight. I have to be make a grocery list.Need to resupply tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-30
From: Mile 1331.9

To: Mile 1351.4
Miles today: 19.5

Had a good day today. It was a beautiful day. There was a cool breeze all day.It wasn't as hot as yesterday. The terrain was wonderful today.Went in to Unionville New York and did a small resupply. Suppose to be raining before dawn. It is a glorious sunset. Hope everyone has a great evening. Headed north.
Date: 2018-05-31
From: Mile 1351.4

To: Mile 1370.1
Miles today: 18.7
Weather: overcast clouds

It was a really good day until I got to New York. Cloudy and cool with a wonderful breeze.Temps in the low 70's.Thank you to all of the volunteers that maintain and build the boardwalks thru the marshes.Greatly appreciated.The mosquitoes were awful today around the bogs.When I got into New York I was climbing cliffs and rock faces.It was very foggy and there were very few blazes to help find your way. It will be a death trap tomorrow when it is wet.I enjoyed ice cream today at the Creamery with Rizz and Bat girl and a nice Mississippi State fan who I can't remember her trail name.I apologize for that.I was hoping to go into Greenwood Lake but the terrain slowed me way down.Will lay in bed late and go in the morning. The store doesn't open until 9.It sure is foggy and spooky here.I pray everyone has a great evening. Headed north.