14 Aug - Abol Bridge Campground

Our gorgeous weather continues; high in low 70s.

Hiked 15 miles today starting along some  beautiful lakes (the first one had a cooperative beaver).  We had three views of Katahdin today.  The first was across Rainbow Lake.  The second from Rainbow Ledges, and the third was from Abol Bridge (with all four of us - taken by a helpful MATC Ridge Runner).

When we arrived at the Abol Bridge Rd., we were out of the 100 mile wilderness.  We stayed at a campground.  It was wonderful (soda, burgers, ice cream, showers) and terrible (many people,  loud).  Those people came there to be in the wilderness;  we came there for civilization.

Since 02 April, Wendy and I have hiked 1150 miles on the AT.  Tomorrow we will enter Baxter State Perk and hike about 10 miles to the last road crossing (near Katahdin Springs Campground). 

15 miles left to go. . . .