morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2011-06-19
From: Peters Mtn Shelter

To: Rausch Gap Shelter
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: few clouds

19 June 2012 Day 96Today's miles 18.0Rausch Gap ShelterUp at 5.30 this morning as I was getting eaten alive by bugs in the shelter and the snoring was bad. I took my time getting ready and even had a cup if tea before leaving at 7.15am. There were a couple of rocky section in the morning but for the rest of the day the terrain was okay. I met a bunch of people on horse back who were doing a horse trail for a week and chatted with one of them for awhile, I would have loved to swap my pack for a horse. I got to here about 3.30 and considered moving on but decided against it and set up tent and fell asleep until Runway woke me at 5 when she arrived, good thing too or I'd probably slept for the rest of the evening and has no dinner. 9pm now and time for sleep, hopefully the bunch of teenagers that arrived a half hour ago with a load of drink won't be too noisy
Date: 2011-06-20
From: Rausch Gap Shelter

To: Hertline Campsite
Miles today: 23.1
Weather: light rain

20 June 2011 Day 97Today's miles 23.1Hertline CampsiteUp at 6 and on the trail around 7am. I hikes today with Runway. We had planned on stopping at the 501 shelter and ordering pizza delivery for dinner but all the restaurants are closed on a Monday so we decided to cook there and hike on further. We left there and hot to this campsite just before 8pm. There is a reservoir here if you wanted to go swimming but I declined, those who know me know of my love for water. Sat around chatting for awhile and late going into bed at 11 pm.
Date: 2011-06-21
From: Hertline Campsite

To: Port Clinton
Miles today: 18.4
Weather: scattered clouds

21 June 2011 Day 98Today's miles 18.4Port ClintonToday was naked hiker day but I kept my clothes on and hiked in front of Runway who participated, had a couple of funny moments but didn't meet too many other hikers. We managed to get onto Port Clinton at 5.30pm after a day of picking our way through the rocky sections, boy ate they hard on the feet. We got something to eat at the hotel bar and then a trail angel gave us a lift to Walmart for resupply and waited for us, he then drove us back to Port Clinton where we set up camp for the night. Last night we got rain about 3am and the tent was wet when packed this morning also it's filthy as the area we camped in last night has a lot of coal mining debris and the splash from the rain falling covered the tent in black dirt. Not sure if it'll dry out over night as it is very humid tonight. 10.30pm now and time for bed.
Date: 2011-06-22
From: Port Clinton

To: Eclville Shelter
Miles today: 14.9
Weather: overcast clouds

22 June 2011 Day 99Today's miles 14.9Eckville ShelterEnjoyed a sleep in this morning and got up around 8am and headed to 3Cs restaurant for breakfast with a few others. Left Port Clinton and headed for the trail at 10.45am, as usual there was a climb out of town. Hiked with Runway again today. We stopped at the shelter 6 miles out for water and a rest. Then climbed up the pulpit and onto the pinnacle both of which had excellent views. There was a rattle snake up on the pinnacle and I got some pictures of it. It was just chilling in a crevice in the rocks. We then continued on and kept going until we got here at 6.30pm and set up the tent, the caretaker here gave us some fried chicken and coleslaw so saved from the ramen noodles tonight. Also had a cold shower here so it feels good to be clean.  Hoping to do 24 miles tomorrow but will wait and see how the rocks are.
Date: 2011-06-23
From: Eclville Shelter

To: Bake Oven Knob Shelter
Miles today: 17.4
Weather: light rain

23 June 2011 Day 100Today's miles 17.4Bake Oven Knob ShelterWell didn't get as far as I wanted today, the rocks put a stop to that and a lunch break at a restaurant along the way. Headed back on the trail today at 7.15 and started with a climb up from the road to Dans pulpit then the rocks started along with a shower of rain which made them pretty slippery but only tipped over once along the way. After the Allentown Shelter we got better terrain for 5 miles and got to the blue mountain restaurant for lunch at 1.30, stopped there for a hour or so and had intended hiking another 12 or so miles but then came along the rocks again over the knife edge, bear rocks and bake oven knob and progress became very slow for awhile. Got here around 5.30 and had already made the decision not to go any further. Will try to do 23 tomorrow to make up for it, but again that depends on the rocks also there is a long stretch tomorrow with no water along the way.
Date: 2011-06-24
From: Bake Oven Knob Shelter

To: Palmerton
Miles today: 8.0

24 June 2011 Day 101Today's miles 8.0PalmertonHadn't planned on coming into this town but I'm sick of the rocks so decided to give my feet a break and take a short day. Got into town here at around midday and went for pizza before checking in at the jail house hostel. Had shower and did the laundry and decided to get my hair cut. Went for Chinese food and had ice cream after at the church next door to the hostel where they were having a social and invited the hikers. The hostel had about 18 people in it which is the most number of hikers I've seen in one place in a long while.
Date: 2011-06-25
From: Palmerton

To: Leroy A Smith Shelter
Miles today: 15.5
Weather: light rain

25 June 2011 Day 102today's miles 15.5Leroy A Smith shelterGot an early start and headed out of the hostel at 6.30am. Hitched a lift back to the trail head with Runway and Mike and were back on the trail at 7.15.First off came a 1000ft climb over exposed rocks and it doesn't help having short legs. At times I was struggling to pull my self up on to the next rock, after that there was an easy stretch for a few miles before the rocks kicked in again but overall they were too bad today but they still take their toll on the feet. Got to the shelter here at 3.15and set up camp and cooked up dinner. Around 6pm a former thru hiker came by with trail magic. They cooked up some burgers, hotdogs and corn on the cob which was also great. Sat around and chatted for awhile before heading for the tent. Trying for a early start again tomorrow for the 20 miles into Delaware Water Gap and almost the end of Pa and the rocks. I want to be out of this state now, it's been long boring, rocky with very little to look at and I've had enough.
Date: 2011-06-26
From: Leroy A Smith Shelter

To: Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 20.2
Weather: broken clouds

26 June 2011 Day 103Today's miles 20.2Delaware Water GapI had my first real bear sighting today, just as we crossed a gravel road I stopped to check the guide book a day hiker told us to look up the road and there was a bear standing looking at us. He moved on before I had a chance to get the camera out. Today was my last day hiking with Runway and I'll miss her company. We left the campsite before 7 and headed out to tackle the rocks once again. After passing Wind Gap we were to hit what is supposed to be the worst 6 miles in pennsylvania  but I didn't find them as bad as they are hyped up to be, I thought the section by the knife edge was worse. About 7 mile out from Delaware Water Gap we came across two thru hikers from last year doing trail magic so lunch was burgers, brownies and coke and that provided the energy for the last 7 miles into town. We got to town at 4.30 and headed for the church of the mountain hostel, I walked into the bunk room but even though there was room I decided to tent as the smell in there was pretty ripe. I set up the tent and went for a shower . Runway's parents had arrived and  they shouted me dinner as the Deer Head Inn, very much appreciated. I said my Goodbyes to them and hopefully we'll catch up again sometime. There was a social or something on in the church so it was nearly 11 by the time all the people left and I could settle down for the night. Less than 900 miles to go.
Date: 2011-06-27
From: Delaware Water Gap

To: Mohican Outdoor Center
Miles today: 10.5
Weather: overcast clouds

27 June 2011 Day 104Today's miles 10.5Mohican Outdoor CentreI had a sleep in this morning and didn't get up until 8am. I went to the PO and collected my parcels, thanks Anne, Ev, Grainne and Mirs. Next up was breakfast and I enjoyed reading the Irish Field while I ate, after that I got some food to get me through the next few days. I headed back to the hostel and packed up and planned on leaving around 12.30 but as I was putting on my boots I notice a big split on the sole of the left boot so I decided it was probably safer to replace them rather than wait till the next outfitters, so I got a pair of the same boots but with a wider fitting. I managed to get on the trail again at 1.45 shortly after that I left Pennsylvania and entered New Jersey so another state finished with. I was hoping it would be the end of the rocks as well but no! Apparently we have them for another 30 miles or so before they ease off so hopefully only one more day of them to contend with. I arrived here at 6.30 and set up camp and had a shower as well. I ate some food to lighten the load in the food bag. The new boots were fine on the 10.5 miles to here so let's hope that they continue that way as my feet ate pretty beat up at this stage.
Date: 2011-06-28
From: Mohican Outdoor Center

To: Gren Anderson Shelter
Miles today: 20.9
Weather: broken clouds

28 June 2011 Day 105Today's miles 20.9Gren Anderson ShelterPassed the 1300 mile mark today also took another fall but nothing damaged. Left the Mohican Outdoor Centre at 7.15 and hiked away for the morning taking a few breaks along the way, had some good views also. Got to Culvers Gap around half three and went down the road to a tavern to get some food so I was saved cooking when I got to the shelter here at 6.30pm. Today the weather was warm and humid and remained overcast for most of the day but brighten for the last few miles to the shelter, we might get some rain overnight hopefully not as that will mean caring a wet tent. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow a 13 mile to a shelter or a 20 miler to the town of Unionville which is close to the trail.
Date: 2011-06-29
From: Gren Anderson Shelter

To: Murray Property
Miles today: 18.4

29 June 2011 Day 106Today's miles 18.4Murray propertyStill the rocks continue!Up and out of shelter at 7.15, I was thinking of doing only 13miles today but I got to that shelter at 2pm so decided to continue on to here which is a cabin owned by a former thru hiker who allows other hikers to stay in cabin or camp here. I got in here at 4.30pm and put up my tent to escape from the bugs which were horrendous all day long. This place also has a warm which is great as it makes sleeping much easier when you are not all sweaty. Got a few good views along the way today from high point you were supposed to be able to see New York but I didn't see it. I've got a blister on my heel today from the new boots, couldn't get anything to stick to it all day but will doctor it in the morning before I head out. Looking forward to going to town tomorrow for shower, food and laundry.
Date: 2011-06-30
From: Murray Property

To: Vernon
Miles today: 13.6
Weather: broken clouds

30 June 2011 Day 107Todays miles 13.6Vernon NJUp on on the trail early this morning, hiking by 6.15. Hiked most of the day with pyrite. The trail was pretty easy going today with a few miles thru grass fields around a marsh and also a mile of board walk. It was also very boggy in areas with a lot of bog bridges to cross over. We got to the road crossing at 12.30 and pyrite managed to get us a tide into town from a guy who was slack packing a friend. Once in town we went to Burger King for food and then back to the hostel for shower and laundry. Hung around the hostel for the afternoon catching up with home. At six we got a lift to the grocery store where we went for pizza and then did the resupply for the next couple of days. Walked back to the hostel and sorted thru things and updated my journal. Hit the sleeping bag about 10pm.
Date: 2011-07-01
From: Vernon

To: Wildcat Shelter
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: broken clouds

1 July 2011 Day 108today's miles 17.0Wildcat ShelterHad a bad night sleep in the shelter it was late when people finally settled down and I seem to toss and turn for the night. Got up at 5.30am and packed things up and went to Dunkin Donuts for breakfast before hitching a lift back to the trail with pyrite. We managed to get a lift after 15 minutes from some guy on his way to work. Started back on the trail at 7.30 and started the climb back up on to the ridge, New Jersey decided to give us a few more rocks before we entered the state of New York which greeted us with the highest point of the AT in the State after that it was climbing over big rock ledges  for most of the rest of the day. Stopped for some ice cream 2 miles out from this shelter and got here at 5.45pm after a long tough 17 miles. Cooked dinner and retired to the tent to get away from the bugs. So today sees another day done with, and so far it looks like New York won't be an easy state. 9pm and time for sleep.
Date: 2011-07-02
From: Wildcat Shelter

To: William Brien Shelter
Miles today: 19.6
Weather: broken clouds

2 July 2011 day 109Today's miles 19.6William Brien ShelterUp and on the trail this morning at 6.40 walking with Pyrite again today. Stopped for a hour after 8 so Pyrite could use my phone to try and sort out his. The trail today had a lot of ups and down which are hard on the legs. We got trail magic after crossing NY19 from a guy who hiked 11 years ago and then it was on to the lemon squeezer which was a rock scramble between some boulders. Got to the Fingerboard shelter around 4pm and made the decision to move on as the water would have involved a one mile round trip and we could get to the same place 1.2 miles further north and 0.3 west along a road so that's what we did. The water was at a picnic area by a lake which also has some vending machine so had some snacks before continuing on to here, we arrived at 7.45 and set up the tents. The fire works for the 4th of July are going off down in the valley but hopefully not for too long more as I want to go to sleep. Less than 800 to go now.
Date: 2011-07-03
From: William Brien Shelter

To: Graymoor Center
Miles today: 16.5

3 July 2011 Day 110Todays miles 16.5Graymoor Spiritual Life CentrePacked up and ready to leave this morning at 6.30 but then the rain, thunder and lightening started, so decided to wait and see if it would pass over but no such luck so at 8am we set out in the rain. The first climb over the rocks was pretty slick and had to take a lot of care not to slip on them. Climbed Bear Mth where we got trail magic from a girl that hiked it last year, continued down to the lake where we had lunch from the concession stand. Then we walked thru the zoo and passed the lowest Pt on the AT 120ft by the bear cage. Next we crossed the Hudson river and climbed back up to the ridge. Continued on until US 9 where there was a store and did a resupply for the next few days. Then walked the last mile to here to camp but when we got here there was some sort of religious festival going on so we had to wait a couple of hours for things to quieten down before setting up the tent at 9pm. Today it rained on and off most of the day and I was wet all day not sure if anything will dry out over night but the forecast is good again tomorrow so they dry then. Cross the 1400 mile mark today, 10pm now and time for sleep hopefully if my feet stop aching.
Date: 2011-07-04
From: Graymoor Center

To: Shenandoah tenting area
Miles today: 17.2

4 July 2011 Day 111Today's miles 17.2Shenandoah tenting areaGot back on the trail this morning at 7am after packing up a wet tent from the fog that was down last night. There was a lot of small up and downs today and it takes its toll on your legs constantly adjusting. The fog eventually burned off to leave a warm day so wet clothes today from sweating. The water situation hasn't been too bad, I left with plenty and refilled at a tap along the way at a road crossing, the water on dome of the places listed as sources looked a bit dodge. Hiked again with Pyrite today. Time now is 8.20pm and I'm struggling to keep my eyes open after two bad nights sleep, let's hope that my feet won't ache as much tonight as they have done and that I can't here too many fireworks here.
Date: 2011-07-05
From: Shenandoah tenting area

To: Telephone Pioneers Shelter
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: clear sky

5 July 2011 Day 112Today's miles 18Telephone Pioneers ShelterUp and on the trail at 6.30 this morning again packing a wet tent due to a very heavy dew and condensation built up last night. There were a lot of fireworks going off last night but could not see any of them. The lightening bugs put on a fair display last night though and I heard a couple of owls for a good bit last night. Hiked along with Pyrite again today stopping in a deli for some food 6 miles into the day. Most of the terrain today was pretty good under foot so we made good progress and got here to the shelter at 4.30pm and set up tent to get away from the bugs. The tent sites here are not very level so at the moment I feel as if I could roll down the hill at any time, I have my mattress propped up at one side with my stuff sacks to help keep it level but it doesn't seem to be working very well and the sleeping bag keeps sliding off it, so the quality of sleep might not be the best tonight.
Date: 2011-07-06
From: Telephone Pioneers Shelter

To: Schaghticoke tenting area
Miles today: 18.2
Weather: clear sky

6 July 2011 Day 113Today's miles 18.2Schaghticoke tenting areaUp and on the trail at 6.30 after a bad nights sleep, the area I was pitched on had quite a slope so it felt like I was going to roll off the hill. Another really hot day and I struggled on the climbs with the heat, stopping often to replenish fluids. I swear my clothes would stand by themselves there is that much salt in them just as well they are getting a wash tomorrow. Left New York State today and entered Connecticut so just 5 left to go I think. The terrain for most part of the day was good with just a few rocky sections towards the end of the day, also a good few bog bridges crossed today. Got into camp at 5pm and after cooking I had a wash and soaked my feet in the stream, felt much better after that and hopefully will help me sleep better tonight. Heading into the town of Kent in the morning for resupply and laundry, a shower will have to wait another couple of days. Saw a rattle snake today, Pyrite was walking in front of me and kicked it as he was walking over it, he hadn't seen it just as well it was cold and a bit sluggish as it was early in the morning while walking through a field of grass.
Date: 2011-07-07
From: Schaghticoke tenting area

To: Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter
Miles today: 10.3
Weather: scattered clouds

7 July 2011 Day 114Todays miles 10.3Stewart Hollow Brook ShelterOn the trail at 6.30 this morning and did the 3.5 miles down to the road and the 0.8 miles into Kent for breakfast at 9am. After breakfast headed to do laundry and resupply before having lunch and calling to the outfitters for fuel before heading back to the trail at 2pm. Went another 7 or so miles to this shelter where I  tenting for the night to escape the bugs which were pretty awful for the last couple of miles today as it was a walk along by a river. The terrain on the trail today was pretty good except for the decent from St John Ledges which start off on stone step but after a while it involved a butt scramble down some more rocks for me, some of this trail is not designed for short legs like mine. Haven't decided how far to go tomorrow it could be a 10, 13 or a 15 mile day, it'll depend on what time I leave here and how hot the weather is.
Date: 2011-07-08
From: Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter

To: Belters campsite
Miles today: 15.7
Weather: overcast clouds

8 July 2011 Day 115Today's miles 15.7Belters campsiteSlept in until 6 this morning and got on the trail at 7.15, about 5 minutes after leaving the rain started along with a thunder storm, thought about returning to the shelter to sit it out but decided to continue on. It lasted for about an hour and I hot good and wet but dried off as the day went on. We made it to the next shelter 10 miles on just after 1pm when another round of rain and thunder hit, took cover in the shelter until it stopped before carrying on to here. About a mile out of here the rain started again and hasn't let up since so or was cooking in the rain and then set up the tent where I am now in dry clothes again. Tomorrow is a town day and just 10 mile walk from here so I'll get a chance to wash and dry the clothes. Also a shower I haven't had one in 8 days I think so I'm really looking forward to that. Today's walking was nice with good terrain and a couple of not too bad climbs and a lot of ups and downs.
Date: 2011-07-09
From: Belters campsite

To: Salisbury
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: scattered clouds

9 July 2011 Day 116Todays miles 10.0 SalisburyPacked up a wet tent this morning after a night of rain and hit the trail at 6.45. Made it into town at noon. Got something to eat at the deli before going to the house where we are staying for the night. After 8 days without  a shower there was no hot water when I got to the shower so had to do with a quick dip. Went out and found wifi and got in contact with home and then did the resupply for the next four days. My tent leaked into the vestibule last night so I went to the outfitters to get some seam sealer but they didn't have any so that job will have to wait, just as well the forecast is good for the next  few days. Less than 700 miles to go now.
Date: 2011-07-10
From: Salisbury

To: Glen Brooks Shelter
Miles today: 13.6
Weather: scattered clouds

10 July 2011 Day 117Today's miles 13.6Glen Brook Shelters Up early this morning but no breakfast before leaving town as there was nothing open. Back on the trail for 7.15 after a good night sleep in a nice soft bed. After about a mile and a half of flat east walking the climb up to the lions head started but it wasn't too bad, from there it was onto Bear mountain up above 2000 ft for the first time since leaving Virginia. From there it was another climb to Race Mtn and then down and up the last climb of the day, the worst by far to Mt Everett, a steep rocky climb in places. There were a lot of hood views along the way today and a really clear day to enjoy them. Got to the hemlock shelter about 5pm but there were mo really good camp sites there so moved on the 0.1 miles to this shelter to tent. A little bit noisy at the moment as there is a group of scouts tented here as well but hopefully they'll quieten down later on. I really enjoyed today's walking even thought it was tough at times, good views and good weather, hot but with a breeze most of the day. Finished with Connecticut today and entered Massachusetts.
Date: 2011-07-11
From: Glen Brooks Shelter

To: South Wilcox Shelter
Miles today: 0.0

11 July 2011 Day 118Today's miles 19.6South Wilcox ShelterLonger day than planned today, was going to stop at previous shelter but got there at 2.30pm so decided to do the extra 5.3 to here and shorten tomorrow. Was on the trail today at 6.30am and after a couple of miles of small ups and downs it was a easy 5 or so miles on the flat through some farm land and over bogbridges one of which was partially submerged and had 4 black snakes on it, so I had to splash water and stamp my poles  on the boards before they moved into the water and I was able to cross. The rest of the day involved a couple climbs which were ok. I decided to stay in the shelter tonight not sure if it's a good idea or not as the mosquito are started to appear, there were none all evening. 9pm now and time for some sleep.