Another beautiful day on the AT, mid 70s.
We headed out of Boiling Springs today and just kept going, all the way across Cumberland Valley and up the other side. We did 14.4 miles today, more than planned. The weather and trail were good but the 800'+ climb was no way to end the day. We have 11-12 rocky,up and down miles tomorrow to get to Duncannon where we will take a zero day.
Cumberland Valley was a very pleasant change from the wilderness AT. Scenic farm land, a chance to make good miles, a beautiful little village (Boiling Springs) and a great place to stay (Allenberry).
The rare 50+ year old female thru-hiker was out in force today. First met Bluevist who hiked the whole trail 8 years ago. She is from Wake VA. She is still deciding if she might try another thru-hike this year. She started the day before we did in Harper's Ferry. Then met Beachy from NC who is section hiking her way north from Springer. Both ladies and Wendy all over 50. Unusual.
Also met Bumpa again going south bound on his next north bound section.
Leafs and blooms! Saw lots of Mayapples beside the trail. Also lots of wildflowers - Violets,Bluettes, Bluebells, and others we do not know. It is getting very pretty.
Saw another snake today. Not a black snack but patterned green, yellow, and brown. It was probably a water snake since we were beside a stream.
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