12 mile (2400 ft gain) hike along Dickey Ridge - Snead Farm Loop

Took a 12 mile (2400 ft gain) hike along Dickey Ridge - Snead Farm Loop in a sunny cool (40f) day. We went out and back on the Dickey ridge trail with loops on the Fox Hollow trail and the Snead Farm Loop trail. Came across the Fox family cemetery, an empty barn, a beautiful dog, and enjoyed the views of the valley and rivers nearby. The distance and pace were not enough for my training, and I wore only t-shirt to burn more calories. I also tested my brand new Brook Cascadia trail running shoes (best recommended for hiking PCT) and it worked prefect for a dry cool day. Weight only 10 oz and dry in 30 minutes after getting wet. I will hike in them on most surface except ice or deep snow. — checked in to Shenandoah National Park.