Sunny beautiful day. High maybe 80 in the sun.
Nice trail today. Mostly good footing with a few climbs. Many different views of the AT: deciduous forests (like Virginia), northern pine forest of Hemlock or White Pine, even a few open meadow peaks that almost seemed like alpine meadows. These had some wildflowers (see pics in separate mail).
We saw the network of tubing that is used to collect sap to make maple syrup. Each tree is tapped (not now) and the tubes are connected and eventually run downhill to where the sap is collected and cooked to thicken.
We crossed the White River at West Hartford just before the end of day. Katie (Mark Shaw's wife) picked us up at the Podunk Rd. trail head. Then she took us to the Hanover, NH Post Office to pick up our bounce box. Then she took us shopping for new shoes. It was really a great help.
Mark and Katie have a nice home and open it to hikers (including dinner if you want). We stayed there two nights. He provides shuttles and knows all the trail heads in the region. He charges for these services but depending on your situation, it can be a great value. (802 477_2048 if your in need)
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