morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2014-05-26
From: Buena Vista

To: Sheely Woodworth Shelter
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: scattered clouds

After a great Warrior Hike event in Beuna Vista, which consisted of a lot of beer and great food, we hit the trail around 10am. First half of the day I was sweating out beer. Crossed several awesome open balds on top of Cold Mountain. Made to the shelter around 4pm, but it had a horrible black fly problem. Basically forced me in my tent right away. Finished reading my book "Alien" based on the movie and then went to sleep.
Date: 2014-05-27
From: Sheely Woodworth Shelter

To: Devils Backbone Brewery
Miles today: 22.1
Weather: clear sky

Woke up, got moving same routine in the morning. Climbed up the Priest mountain. On the way there was an awesome rock out crop called The Priest. I called up there and took some great photos. Continued the climb up the mountain. Then all the way down to the Tye River where I took my lunch. The elevation change on the day was pretty rough. At least 7,000 feet of elevation change up, down, up, and down. After lunch, climbed all the way up three ridge mountain. In the distance was thunder, so I knew I had to get up and over the mountain before the storm hit. Made to the very top, and the storm was nearly on top of me. Saw the sign 2.6 miles till shelter. Thunder was growing louder I knew it was time to run. Get to the shelter!!!(Arnold's voice in my head) At a view all I saw was a grey wall of water and it crushed me. Got poured on and lightening was striking near by. Was the scariest 45 minutes of my life. It cleared up just as I made to the shelter. Soaking wet, I decided to hike on with another hiker named Surge to the Devil's Backbone Brewery. They allow hikers to camp in the front yard and serve amazing food and beer. Had a good meal, several beers and went to sleep outside. Each day the trail throws curve balls at you and you never expect to be caught on top of a mountain in a thunderstorm. Then later on the same day be enjoying an awesome I.P.A beer at a brewery. Another day in the books.
Date: 2014-05-28
From: Devils Backbone Brewery

To: Paul C Wolfe Shelter
Miles today: 14.0

After an amazing breakfast at the brewery got back to the trail around 1030. Pretty easy day of hiking, nothing to crazy. Saw a black bear near the trail and actually got to some photos. Made to the Wolfe Shelter around 430, took a dip in the stream, set up camp ate and just relaxed. Will be doing a low mile day into Waynesboro.
Date: 2014-05-29
From: Paul C Wolfe Shelter

To: Waynesboro
Miles today: 4.9

Woke up early because I wanted to get into town for pancakes. Started to rain during the night, it stopped but started back up when I was packing up my tent. No big deal, just wanted pancakes. Made to the trail head some older gentlemen picked me up and dropped off in town. Got my pancakes!!! Ate way to much like always and felt like crap. Staying at the hiker hostel in town but they don't open till 5pm. I'm now at the library, about to head over to the YMCA for a shower and then I guess hike around town to resupply. I was hoping to drop my gear off, go catch the new movie Godzilla. But I guess its going to have to wait.
Date: 2014-05-31
From: Waynesboro

To: Campsite 
Miles today: 9.0
Weather: light rain

On May 30th, decided to stay in town and zero. Nothing exciting. May 31st we got a late start on the trail and got moving around 1130am. We entered the Shenandoah National Park. At first I had flash backs to the Smokies, no where to camp and nothing to see. Only did about 9 miles on the day. Found a campsite near a creek. Camped with Soaring Eagle and Bigfoot. Not the most exciting day.
Date: 2014-06-01
From: Campsite 

To: Pinefield Shelter
Miles today: 24.7
Weather: broken clouds

Got moving around 730, same old routine in the morning. The trail is very easy, with some good elevation changes, but the trail itself is flat. Makes it a lot easier not have to worry about rocks all over the place. The green tunnel is in full effect, all you see is green vegetation. Its very common and peaceful. Saw a huge ass spider in a privy, decided to use the woods. I hate spiders by the way. The trail is near the skyline highway and crosses if several times. There are several waysides, which are buildings that have snacks and food. It's great because you don't have to carry as much food. And a hot meal is always great on the trail. Stopped had a huge burger, ice cream, coffee, water, and a soda. With a full belly I started north again. Made to the shelter. Set up camp, ate another meal and went to sleep.
Date: 2014-06-02
From: Pinefield Shelter

To: Bearfence Hut
Miles today: 20.6

Pretty quite morning, just hiking in the dark green tunnel again for a while. Bumped into another bear. The bears' in the park couldn't care about people. They just mind their business. Stopped at the Loft Mtn, campstore ate some more ice cream and coffee. Made to the shelter around 6pm. Relaxed, talked with the other hikers and went to bed.
Date: 2014-06-03
From: Bearfence Hut

To: Pass Mountain Hut
Miles today: 26.8
Weather: light rain

Got moving by 6am, wanted to catch breakfast at the wayside. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I made by 1030 and ordered a crap load of food. Usually I leave the waysides unable to move. It started to rain while I was eating. Made it a little harder to get back on the trail. Continued the push, starting to have some awesome views. The weather cleared up and the afternoon was awesome. Stopped yet again at Skylodge Restaurant, turkey burger and two beers for an afternoon snack, followed by a cup a coffee. Continued the march north, crossed some amazing views. Made it to the Byrd's Nest Hut #3 around 630pm, I was close to Mary's Rock which was suppose to be an awesome view. I decided to be there for the sunset and cowboy camp there. I made in time, but the clouds were rolling in. I stayed there for a while and then got moving again. First time hiking into the dusk and night. Ran into a cub and a big bear at night, which always gets the heart pumping alittle faster. Plus you see about a dozen shiny eyes watching you, it freaked me out a bit. In 45 minutes of dark, saw 2 bears, several deer and a rabbit. Made to the shelter late, I just ate real quick and passed out in the shelter. Saw a grand total of five different bears on the day.
Date: 2014-06-04
From: Pass Mountain Hut

To: Front Royal
Miles today: 25.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Couldn't sleep to well in the shelter, at first light I got moving and was on the trail by 6am. Again breakfast was on my mind. Made to the wayside around 9am. Ordered way too much food. First ate 2 eggs, 2 pieces of toast, 4 pieces of bacon, 2 potato wedges, coffee, and a gatorade. Then I decided to order a bagel sandwich with 2 eggs, 4 pieces of bacon, and 2 bananas. After my mid morning "snack", I cried a bit and started to hike with a full belly. Hiked off my "snack" in a few hours and was better. All day there were beautiful views. But I could see some nasty clouds in the distance and decided to push into Front Royal to avoid the weather. Body was aching a bit from doing a lot of miles over the last few days. But might was make the push and I like to continue to push myself to see how far I can go. Last three miles felt like they were never going to end. But they finally did end at route 522. At the road crossing there were two gatorades, I drank one and started to hitch into town. A nice old lady picked me up and dropped me off in town. Just as got to the hotel, it started to rain. Perfect timing. Split a hotel room with Viking another warrior hiker. Showered, went to the Lucky Star Lounge in town, got a club sandwich had three beers and watched some of the Rangers game.   Over the last four days completed 97.8 miles, body feels pretty good. I will be taking two zero's in town. On Friday, we have a VFW event in town and I will continue to the hike north starting Saturday.
Date: 2014-06-07
From: Front Royal

To: house
Miles today: 11.0
Weather: light rain

Got Moving around 11am, going to be an easy day. Nice day nothing special. Easy 11 miles, ran into some awesome trail magic. Pretty quite day. Made to Allyson's house around 4. Allyson is a key member of warrior hike. Waited for the rest of the warrior hikers and just relaxed.
Date: 2014-06-08
From: house

To: campsite
Miles today: 21.6
Weather: broken clouds

Got moving around 830 am. Started off a nice easy day of hiking. But then entered the roller coaster section of the trail. 13 hill peaks in about 13 miles, up and downs. Kind of sucked but nothing to bad. Set up tent next to a creek. Nasty thunder storm hit around 9 pm, rode it out in the tent. Slept well.
Date: 2014-06-10
From: bolder crest

To: Crampton shelter
Miles today: 22.9
Weather: haze

After a great stay at boulder crest retreat, got moving on the trail again around 1100. We had another great event in Harper's ferry. I resupplied, and hung out at the ATC center. After the event I had to push on and do big mile days so I can take off several days to attend my friends wedding coming up this weekend. Brian and Ann are getting married in a small town outside of Lancaster. Ill hike ahead and catch up with the group on Sunday.   Did some night hiking by myself, it was pretty fun at first but then it got a little scary.   Made it to crampton shelter around midnight. I set up my tent and passed out.
Date: 2014-06-11
From: Crampton shelter

To: any where
Miles today: 33.0

Had to continue the push. Got moving early around 630am. It poured the night before. Pretty quite day, Just trying to cover as much ground as possible. Around 7pm thunder was rumbling in the distance, Had to get to some cover. Made it to Penn mar park just in time and rode out the storm under a pavilion. Kept on hiking into the night, but a bigger storm hit around 10 pm. Setting up a tent at night and in the rain sucks. Everything got soaking wet. Went to bed wet and crying.
Date: 2014-06-16
From: pa 223

To: Birch Run
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: scattered clouds

After taking several days for an AWESOME!!! Wedding, I started back up on the trail monday morning. Back to work I go. It felt good, but it took me a few miles to get back into the swing of things. Nothing really exciting in PA, just rocks and green bushes. Ran into some turkeys and thats about it. Humid and hot all day, the regular 4pm thunderstorm hit. Went to bed around 10pm, started to the read the andromeda strain by Michael Crichton, its a page turner.
Date: 2014-06-17
From: Birch Run

To: James Fry Shelter
Miles today: 17.1

Got moving around 8am, rough night of sleep. Pretty boring day on the trail. Made it to the half way mark around 10am. Another 1093 to go, one day at a time. Trail was pretty mud and actually a river in some parts. Stopped for a coffee at Pine Grove State Park. Made it to campsite around 3pm, went for a "dip" in the stream. It was only a foot deep so I just laid in the river. Felt awesome, just sweating some much its unreal. Easy Day.
Date: 2014-06-18
From: James Fry Shelter

To: Boiling Springs
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Got moving around 8am again, pretty quiet day on the trail again. PA is nothing exciting to see so far. Came down into the Cumberland Valley and I took some awesome photos in the first farm field of wheat and corn that the trail crosses. Made it to Boiling Springs around 1230pm, stopped at the tavern and had a steak sandwich and a beer. Scott Shirk picked us up and is hosting warrior hike while we are in the area. Scott is the man!!!
Date: 2014-06-19
From: Boiling Springs

To: Darlington
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: broken clouds

After an awesome stop at Scott 's house, started hiking around 7am. Hiked in a thick green tunnel along the open farm fields. It was great to experience a different land scape. Stopped for lunch around 1130, it started to rain. Ended up taking a two hour nap. Got moving and finished the day at Darlington shelter. Sun is out, trying to dry some the gear out. Another easy day.
Date: 2014-06-21
From: Darlington

To: 325
Miles today: 17.7
Weather: broken clouds

After a great stop in duncannon, we hit the trail again. Thank you Fred B and trail angel Mary! Pretty long day on the trail. Sweating out beer the first few miles. Nothing to exciting on trail, listed to some rolling stones and just hiked all day. Had to big miles so I can be in lickdale for the us game. Camped by a creek in the middle no where.
Date: 2014-06-23
From: lickdale

To: 501 shelter
Miles today: 11.4
Weather: overcast clouds

After watching a great US world cup game, which we should have win, but Bradley played like crap and we tied Portugal I cried myself to sleep. Got back on the trail around 9 am. Really "boring" day on the trail rocks, trees, bugs, and more rocks. Made to 501 shelter and same old routine. Step up tent, eat, hang out and read my book. Met the author of Don's brother, its about a 2013 thru hikers journey. He brought some sodas and talked a bit about his book. Very nice guy. I will pick up a copy when im done hiking.
Date: 2014-06-24
From: 501 shelter

To: eagles nest shelter
Miles today: 15.1
Weather: light rain

Got moving around 8 am. Air mattress has a leak had to blow about 6 times last night. Starting to become a problem. Found an awesome swimming hole in the middle of nowhere. Had a rope swing, water was freezing cold. Only did the swing twice, way to cold in the water. After more trees and Ricks. Made it to eagles nest shelter and set up camp for the night
Date: 2014-06-25
From: eagles nest shelter

To: hamburg
Miles today: 9.0

Another night with a flat air mattress. Must call big Agnes. Got moving, had town on my mind. Only did nine miles but rocks were mean. Must have kicked a dozen rocks and rolled my ankles alot. After a good downhill made it to port Clinton. Caught a ride to Hamburg, Another thru hiker double r had an extra bed in his hotel room and let me stay for free. Awesome guy. Resupplied, shower, five guys burger, and now watching world cup. Ill get a late start tomorrow, going to watch US Germany game then head out late tomorrow.
Date: 2014-06-26
From: hamburg

To: Windsor furnace
Miles today: 5.7
Weather: light rain

Sat around the hotel in hamburg till about 10 am, caught a ride to port Clinton. Killing time before the us Germany game. Sat around and read my book. They finally opened up at 11 am, grabbed a beer and wings. After watching US play like crap (Bradley! ) and losing Germany I hit the trail around 230. But with the help of portugal we advanced and live another day Nice little climb off the bat helped me sweat out the beers I had. Made it to windsor furnace. Set up camp, hung out a bit and passed out.
Date: 2014-06-27
From: Windsor furnace

To: new Tripoli campsite
Miles today: 22.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Hit trail running around 730 am, alot of views and alot of boulders and rocks. The pinnacle view was awesome. Nats are getting annoying as hell. Always a few of them an inch in front of your eye. I look like a psycho clapping at them all day. Besides that long rocky day. At camp I thought I heard some coyotes yapping in the distance. First time I've heard them since Smokies.
Date: 2014-06-28
From: new Tripoli campsite

To: palelmerton
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: clear sky

Got moving around 8am, very rocky day with alot boulder hopping all day. It was hard but alot of fun. Climbed up bear view, very cool. Besides that more softball size rocks that hurt all day. Finally saw and ate some blueberries on the trail. Made it to town around 2pm, got a hot meal and watched v world cup. Will be zeroing on Sunday, watch some soccer and relax.
Date: 2014-06-30
From: palelmerton

To: Leroy a smith shelter
Miles today: 15.7
Weather: clear sky

After spending the night at the jail house hostel got a huge breakfast at Berts diner. I stopped at gas station to load up on water. Jail house hostel was built as a jail back in the day but never used as an actual jail its now the borough hall. A guy offered me a ride to the trail head so that was cool. The climb out of Palmerton was awesome. Got the blood moving and some parts you had to use your hands to pull yourself up the mountain. And if you fell backwards you would be in a world of pain. Mini adrenaline rush, so I enjoyed it alot. After the climb same old crap in PA, more rocks and trees. I did step on freshly killed rabbit, no idea what killed it but I wasn't paying attention and stepped on it. I wanted to vomit. Kept on hiking to Leroy a smith shelter, set up camp and relaxed. Last few days my sinuses have been killing me, feel alittle better today. My new favorite part of my day is relaxing in my tent and reading my book. Tomorrow heading to wind gap to catch the US Belgium game. I believe that we will win!
Date: 2014-07-01
From: Leroy a smith shelter

To: Wind Gap
Miles today: 4.6
Weather: scattered clouds

Did some quick easy miles into Wind Gap. The game plan was to get into town early so I could watch Messi play at noon and then US at 330. My buddy Cullen from home came down to wind gap to watch the US. After a heart breaking lose the US is out. Detzi's Tavern is an awesome place and allowed me to camp out back. Much better then the beer stein. I'm proud out how the US played. We still have a young players coming up and soccer is getting bigger in the US. Just like my hike I have to keep on moving.
Date: 2014-07-02
From: Wind Gap

To: Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 15.6
Weather: broken clouds

Started the day of hiking off the US World loss hangover. Pretty easy climb out of town. Very hot and humid day again, sweating nonstop. Nothing exciting day, a few nice views coming into the delaware water gap. More rocks, but glad today is the last day of PA. PA has kicked alot of hikers asses, but just have to keep rolling with it. Stayed at the Church of the Mountain Hostel, nice little set up. Trying to decided if I should hike 28 miles tomorrow so I can I send a night in my own bed.
Date: 2014-07-03
From: Delaware Water Gap

To: Branchville
Miles today: 28.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Couldn't sleep well in the hostel, it was way to hot. Packed up early around 5, went to the diner down the street. Got a huge breakfast, made the decision to make the long push to Branchville NJ. Hit the trail at 7am, the day started off with overcast and cool, but the heat and humidity came back with vengeance later in the afternoon. Crossed into Dirty Jersey, the trail was some what less rocky. Made up to Sunfish Pond, pretty cool the fog was still on the water, very quite and peaceful. Crossed the 1300 mile marker!! Then the afternoon heat kicked in and I could hear thunder in the distance. I kept the push on pretty good all day, but I did take breaks every two hours just to stay hydrated. After 20 miles everything starts to hurt. But the thought of sleeping at home and the thunder was motivating. Some great views on top the ridge line all day. About 3 miles out of Branchville the thunderstorms were very close. It did sprinkle on me, but I made to the Branchville and to my dad's car just in time. Did 28.4 miles by 6pm, I was pretty surprised I made some good time. Stopped in the tavern and about 5 minutes later it started to downpour. I got very lucky. I hope all the hikers did well and are staying dry. Zero day tomorrow July 4th, nice little event scheduled in Branchville NJ.
Date: 2014-07-05
From: Branchville

To: High Point
Miles today: 14.0

On July 4th, I zeroed at home. Knocked out a quick resupply and laundry at home. Besides that just relaxed watch some world cup in the early afternoon. In the evening went to the American Legion Post 157 in Branchville NJ for a great warrior hike event. Excellent food and great people couldn't ask for a better event. After the event came home, shot off some bottle rockets and played with some fire crackers. Today on July 5th, my old man dropped me off on 206 where he picked up on July 3rd. I knocked out a quick 14 miles to high point state park. The trail started off great, but then turned into rocks again, reminded me of PA. Some great views on the trail. My dad picked up at noon in High Point State park and came back home for lunch. Had some burgers, then went down to the lake to do some fishing. Nice to do some fishing again. Caught one large mouth bass and thats about it. But a great day to be fishing. Hitting the trail again tomorrow and won't be back home until I finish in September. Next few days my dad will hike with me, it should be a great time.
Date: 2014-07-06
From: High Point

To: pochunk shelter
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: clear sky

Left home around 830. I will miss my bed big time. Ma dropped off my dad and I around 9 at high Point. Awesome weather, clear, sunny and cool out. Had some great views to start the hike off. The old man was very excited the first three miles, but it slowly started to sink in that we have alot more miles to go with heavy packs. Crossed several open fields and passed a few nice ponds. As the miles continued pass by, the old man started to get the aches and pains of hiking. Embrace the suck. Stopped for a beer in unionville new York. Then knocked out the final five miles for the day. Im not sure who cried more on the trail mike bray or my dad. Just kidding bray cried alot. Made it to camp after pushing up the final climb of the day. The old man did well overall on the first day. We will see how he feels in the morning. Dad packed out a huge London broil steak, we built a fire and had some delicious steak for dinner. Cosmo from warrior hike also hung out at the fire. Great day of hiking.
Date: 2014-07-07
From: pochunk shelter

To: Wawayanda Shelter
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Well the old man survived the night. We had some thunderstorms blow there during the night. Ate breakfast and started hiking again. Dad was in a good spirits in the beginning but as the mile continue to pass more and more pains start to set in. We crossed several long boardwalks and open fields. We had some great weather and overall it was a great day of hiking. A few good climbs during the day. But again fun day hiking with the old man.
Date: 2014-07-08
From: Wawayanda Shelter

To: Wildcat Shelter
Miles today: 12.1
Weather: light rain

Day three with the old man on the trail, he survived another night on the trail. Trail was pretty rough today, a lot of boulder hopping on top of the ridge. Was cool to see Greenwood Lake and the weather was nice. Dad did well over the rough terrain, just taking our time. We missed the hot dog cart lady by ten minutes. But we did get some ice cream. Continued pushing north and made to camp. Some more crying for dad, but again he survived the day.
Date: 2014-07-09
From: Wildcat Shelter

To: Island Pond 
Miles today: 11.6
Weather: light rain

Final day on the trail with my dad, we got moving early so we could make to Grandma Donnelly's House for lunch. Dad made his miles and completed his trip to Grandma's house. I'm very proud and happy that he was able to finish his trip. He had a blast and was a trooper through the trip. After relaxing, eating great food, and seeing family I had to hit the trail again. Its awesome to see family. Thanks again Grandma Donnelly, Aunt Cathy, Peggy, and Jeannie!!! Saying hi to my cool cousins Vinnie and Billy!!! The trail in the afternoon got pretty rough, with alot of steep up and down climbs. Made to Island Pond in Herriman State Park, decided to camp on the lake because it was beautiful.
Date: 2014-07-10
From: Island Pond 

To: Hemlock Spring Creek
Miles today: 20.2
Weather: broken clouds

Great day of hiking, New York has surprised me with the challenging terrain and steep elevation changes. But the views on top of the mountains are always worth the pain of hiking up hill. Was able to see the NYC skyline, pretty weird feeling to see a city of millions of people, but I hadn't seen one person all day on the trail. Crossed the 1400 mile marker and the Hudson River. Towards the end of the day I was running out of gas, but made to camp and passed out pretty fast.