Northern Leg Complete

From the Abol Bridge. This is the view after emerging from the 100-mile Wilderness.

From the Abol Bridge. This is the view after emerging from the 100-mile Wilderness.

It took four months and 25 days, but my trek from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to Mount Katahdin, Maine is done.

Tim ready to hike Katahdin.

Tim ready to hike Katahdin.

Perfect Hiking Day

Perfect Hiking Day

The summit was windy, with clouds trying to photo bomb us.

The summit was windy, with clouds trying to photo bomb us.

Profile of the AT's Hunt Trail on Mt. Katahdin.

Profile of the AT’s Hunt Trail on Mt. Katahdin.

Monk and Bear stow away in the backpack to climb Katahdin.

Monk and Bear stow away in the backpack to climb Katahdin.

I have aching knees, numerous scrapes, and plenty of sore muscles.  I also have a multitude of memories that will remain after the pain fades.

Time will provide some perspective on this trip, which means I’ll have at least one more post about the northbound hike.

For now, know that I couldn’t have persevered without the support — practical and emotional — that all of you supplied.

Boulder field. There were 2 miles of boulders to overcome on this climb.

Boulder field. There were 2 miles of boulders to overcome on this climb.

This is when you know you have work to do to gain your reward.

This is when you know you have work to do to gain your reward.

Maris and I are driving back to South Carolina, which will give me some reflection time. Meanwhile, we’ve included many shots of our adventures in Maine for you to enjoy.

TJL


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