cool hike on AT for 12.5 miles with 4000 feet elevation gain

 

I had a cool hike (20f/-7c) with friends from Panorama to Marys Rock on AT continuing down Meadow Springs, Buck Ridge and back up Buck Hollow for 12.5 miles with 4000 feet elevation gain in the Shenandoah National Park. We started the hike in 8f (-13c). It was so cold that I only used lunch break to take some photos.

As usual, we stopped by the winery after hike. Plus grocery shopping, it was pretty dark when I got home. I decided to spread my weekend 20 miles into weekly 26 miles training goal in winter, so I can run in sun light.