09 June 2021

9th June 1974

 Today was the day I met Ralph and continued as a hiking partner all the way to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.  Hike about 13 and a half miles today through an area the army uses to train Rangers.  Lot of bunkers and foxholes.

Today was the day I realized I hadn't packed enough food as I was getting hungry all the time.  We camped at Woody Gap that night.  There was a nice picnic area there and having a table to eat on was a nice benefit.

 

Meeting Ralph was an important part of my AT experience.