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52.9 Unicoi Gap-85.4 Deep Gap- Kimsey Creek Trail

we, my gf Kelli and I, upgraded the gear closet for this one and finally grasped the concept of “every ounce counts”. This would be our first time using our new BA Fly creek ul2. Shaving some serious weight, considering our last 2 trips I carried a ~9-10lb 4p MARMOT Limelight tent. Kelli was hiking with the REI FLASH ul 2 for the first time as well. Which she was not a fan of because of the flimsy support and the way some rigid fabric ...

Second trip to the trail

October 13-16 2016

Woody Gap (20.8) - Unicoi Gap (52.9)

Zach kelli zoey and Dave 4 virgin hikers

We planned to continue from Woody's gap ( where we left off after our first visit) to Unicoi Gap. This time I was able to recruit a small party of friends to join us for my birthday . There were 7 of us and one dog Zoey . we drove up late Thursday night to get to woodys gap parking spot and set up camp late ~2 am .
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Monson to Rangeley


95N to ME 202 to ME 4 to ME 133 to ME 2 to ME 4


SOBOUND 106 miles


June 12
Drive 14 hours to Hostel at Rangeley spend night and take a shuttle for 2+ hours to Route 15 Monson arrive at trail 9am.
June 13
1)ME Route 15 to
Horseshoe Canyon LT
9miles 200’ descent
Ford Piscataquis River
June 14
2)Horseshoe Canyon LT to
Bald Mtn LT 9 miles flat until ascending Moxie Bald ...

Not seen very many posts on the journal lately - l continue to add miles to my journey, this time another 7.5 in southern PA. A little snow made for some moist feet. Day 2 was a bit frozen, glad I had my spikes.

Day 2 of my winter hike of the AT in Michaux State Forest.