Appalachian Trail with kids

Appalachian Trail, Backpacking03/14/2013<10/03/2017

Part 4- Rocky Run to Harpers Ferry

Rocky Run Shelter to Gathland State Park and Harpers Ferry Total miles hiked 5.5/15 miles We all woke up refreshed to the beautiful weather and enjoyed hot chocolate and oatmeal. Our plan was to hike approximately…

Appalachian Trail, Backpacking03/13/2013<10/03/2017

Part 3- Free State Hiker Hostel to Rocky Run

Free State Hiker Hostel to Rocky Run Shelter Approximately 16.5 miles hiking We woke up warm and cozy inside the bunk room at the Free State Hiker Hostel. We bought some pop tarts for breakfast and…

Appalachian Trail, Backpacking03/13/2013<10/03/2017

Part 2- Free State Hiker Hostel

Ensign Cowell Shelter to Free State Hiker Hostel (This Hostel has since closed!) Only about 1 mile hiking. It was a cold night in our tents and no one wanted to get out of their sleeping…

Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Family Backpacking, Favorite Backpacking Trails, State Parks03/13/2013<10/03/2017

Part 1 – Pen Mar to Ensign Cowell

Part 1- Pen Mar Park to Ensign Cowell Shelter About 10 miles hiking The Appalachian Trail, or AT, is a 2,181 mile hiking trail that runs from Springer Mountain, Georgia all the way to Katahdin in…