Last Saturday I led a hike from Scott Farm over Blue Mtn. to route 850. We had lunch at Darlington. Folks from Mountain Club of Maryland were working on the shelter and privy. They have completely repainted the shelter and put the finishing touches on a new composting privy. Just a first rate job!!!

By the way, the storms in late June really did a number on the AT through the Cumberland Valley. The section I maintain (@ 4 miles south of Blue Mountain) had about 6 blowdowns and two sets of the plank walkway were swept almost 20 feet away. I finally got my section fixed over the holiday using a chainsaw and come-along. What a mess! It will probably take the maintaining clubs a while to fix everything. The good news is NO MORE DROUGHT!!! ;)

As of April 17th, the spring at Darlington Shelter is running fine. All creeks nearby have good, clear flow.

Stayed at Darlington SH 5/19, SH in good condition, Privy really is the Tajmahal! LOTS of tent sites. and a cute fly catcher nest in the SH.

The Spring however was barely flowing, even had issues dipping water out of it. so carry water in!