Hot and humid, hi 93.
The heat was mitigated temporarily when after 4.5 miles of hiking, we arrived at Nuclear Lake. This area was a nuclear research facility until 1972. It was cleaned up and tested after which the NPS rerouted the trail next to it. Elvis Trailsly told us about it yesterday. It was nice, cold but wonderful on a hot day. One benefit of getting older is you do not have to worry about long term consequences.
The cool did not last however when we resumed. We did pass the Dover Oak. It is reported as the largest oak tree on the AT and is estimated to be more than 300 years old. It is over 20 feet in circumference at 4 feet above ground.
We arrived at NY 22 and saw the AT Train Station. The train from NY actually stops here on weekends.
We are staying at Native Landscapes. Owner Pete Muroski is a hiker and lets thru-hikers camp here. More important, the let us use the shower. Wonderful after a long (11 miles), hot day. Even better, there was a hot dog trailer across the road. Still hiking "deli-to-deli".
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