[Mile 2,180-2,194] Katahdin

9/23 – Day 146 9.7 miles from Abol Pines to The Birches   Thru-hikers can camp in Baxter State Park without an advance reservation at a site called The Birches. Only the first twelve hikers each day can reserve a spot and you cannot stay more than one night. While it is possible to summit … Read more

[Mile 1,876-1,967] GA→ME

9/2 – Day 125 10.4 miles from Top Notch Inn to Middle Carter Peak   After a lazy morning, we packed up and stopped at White Mountain Café for some tasty breakfast sandwiches. Spout went to a local gear store to replace her broken trekking poles. Afterwards, we hitched back to the trail and began … Read more

[Mile 1,796-1,875] The Whites

8/27 – Day 119 17.0 miles from Hikers Welcome Hostel to Eliza Brook Shelter   Spout came to my bunk and shook me awake at 6:30am. The entire bunkroom of hikers was ready stirring. We packed up, payed for the half dozen soft drinks we consumed, then set off down the road towards the trail. … Read more