We are officially through the hardest section of the trail- the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This 80ish mile section of trail gets a lot of hype for being difficult- which it is, but also beautiful- which it most definitely is! We really enjoyed the views. Much of the trail here is above tree line which is a nice change of pace. Having 360 degree fantastic views and being able to see the next several miles of trail ahead of you is really a treat. Mt. Washington was, for us, a bit of a disappointment. It's the highest mountain in New England and we felt proud to walk all the way to the top until we saw hundreds of people who had arrived by car, bus and train. It was a Saturday and the place felt like Disney World! The one good thing about a mountain that's a tourist destination is the snack bar. Pizza, Chowder, Nachos, Coke and a New England delicacy known as Whoopie Pie lifted our spirits a bit. Tourists aside, the rest of the Presidential Range was amazing and we had perfect weather. We were able to enjoy ourselves by not pushing huge miles and taking breaks often.
After a stop over in North Woodstock, NH a few days ago, we're here at the Hikers Welcome Hostel in Glencliff, NH with 398 miles of trail behind us. We'll pick up some groceries and hopefully be on the trail soon... (I have yet another stomach bug, and am trying to feel better ASAP)
