I had my first solo hike on Appalachian Trail (AT) today, between Ashby
Gap and Buzzard Hill out & back, 21.4 miles (34.5 kms) and 2600 ft
(800 meters) elevation gain. The trail was flooded due to yesterday
heavy rain. Unfortunately, I fell on my right thigh and barely made it
back to my car (after muscle massage plus pain killer). I will hike from
the other end of the Roller Coaster to get more elevation next time.
There were people on the trail so I was not alone per se except in the
morning, when my face/hat caught fresh spider webs. I took the scenic
route 50 back and passed two pretty towns: Uppervile and Middleburg and
20+ winery signs. I have to go back to tour them another time. By the
way, Maps.me marks the whole AT, so I checked it when in double.
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