I hit the 1500 mile mark on the way to the Mass state line. That kinda feels like a big number. I've learned a lot about myself as a hiker over those miles, mainly what I can take and when I can take it. I've figured out that, as much as I worried about the cold, I don't hike too well in the heat. And, even though my boots are pretty well broken in, if I hike over 20 miles in a day, I know my feet are going to hurt.
The scenery in Mass is starting to look similar to Maine. In Mass the trail goes back up over 3000 feet; it hasn't been that high since Virginia.
I'm staying at the Upper Goose Pond Cabin tonight, which is owned by the park service and run by volunteers. The swim I took when I got here felt so good I almost forgot how bad the bugs were today!
Update: the caretaker made us breakfast! Here's a picture of Knightrider enjoying his pancakes.
Do those boots smell as bad as they look?
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