20 miles Hike with 4700 ft gain

Hiked 20 miles with 4700 ft gain on a sunny and cool day in 8 hrs along Nicholson Hollow, Hazel Mountain, Mary’s Rock. One hiker carried 22 lb to train for Alaska "into the wild" kind of hike. The water level in the river was high but no one got wet. — checked in to Nicholson Hollow Trail, Shenandoah National Park.           Had dinner with the hiking group after the 20 mile hike in sprryville. The restaurant has a simple Manu yet reasonably priced. My pan seared mahi-mahi tacos were served on two soft tortillas with lettuce, tomato, mango salsa and sour cream ($10). The restaurant is next to an antique shop and very close to Shenandoah National Park. — checked in to Headmaster's Pub.