Training Log Archive: GlenT

On the Appalachian Trail, starting at the Bake Oven Knob parking area and heading south (actually SW, because that’s how the ridges are oriented in this part of Pennsylvania). More of a mix of hiking and running since I was testing out a new backpack carrying about 12 lbs (mostly water). Went just beyond a feature appropriately named Knife’s Edge and then doubled back (traversing the knife edge twice). The first two km of trail from the parking area is a flat, wide trail which is very runnable. Then the trail becomes so rocky that it is unrunnable (and hard to follow in a few places). On the return I took a small side trip to climb up Bear Rocks to check out the view to the north. Mostly sunny and about 50F, so good for running but a little chilly when I stopped. Never made it to Bake Oven Knob which is north on the Trail about 0.4 mi from the parking lot. Next time.

C • AT 2