The hike itself today was mostly uneventful. It had some rockiness, but was otherwise easy. However, it was amazing to hit what is considered to be the “psychological” halfway point of the trail here. The real mileage halfway point is another 75 miles or so north in PA, but this is generally still considered being halfway there. So crazy that it’s half over already.

Midpoint photo taken at Appalachian Trail Headquarters

We were thru-hikers 695 and 696 that came through this year so far. Continue reading →