Did another leg on the Benton Mackaye this weekend -
Total 20.1 miles
3160 feetvof elevation
Ftom old dial rd to bushy head gap
got to trailhead friday evening after work and did 6 miles (got drenched with rain, but i got to test out my pack rain cover it was a blessing this trip). Camped at the top of a waterfall, slept much better last night on my new inflatable pillow.
Dinner was not great, i tried dehydrating my own ground venison and it was so bland and bleh. Forgot to bring any seasonings.
Woke up and did 14.1 miles today. Got rained on again, but my gear stayed dry and i made good time. I think i need some gaiters, my socks kept getting wet from foliage and general sweat.
Got a day off. Temp finally dropped below 80 this morning around 0400. By the time I hiked it was pushing 90 already. Did my usual PT hike of 680vert with the wife. Pack was 51lbs. today.