Have now covered 2000 miles of indescribable experiences and life long memories. There are only two more towns that are close to the trail for resupply, Caratunk and Monsoon. Just before Caratunk we have to cross the Kennebec River which because of dam openings and water entering from different areas is dangerous to ford. A hiker sadly drowned last year The ATC pays for a canoe crossing for all thru hikers
4 days left and being so near to a long sought goal brings some interesting introspection. I am ready for the bike part to be over. It has been long and usually cold days with a lot of mileage. I have
Miles 351 (6 days) Average 58.5 Destination: Waverly highlights: met Austin Golden Retriever Rescue Group on Sunday. Took a day off on Monday. Cold Cold weather!!
Biker Frank stats: Week #3 546 miles 78 daily average Destination: Del Rio Notes: brrr cold. Very very cold this week. Summited the highest point of the trip, Emory Pass.