Fifty years ago, today, was a Sunday.
A 20 mile day from Macedonia Campground to Pine Knoll LT in Connecticut.
From my journal.
"Met an 86 year old man (Ernie) who is hiking from Rockfish Gap to Maine. Very Nice."
Here is a copy of a letter from the ATC:
Also that day...
"Am camping with a couple (Tom and Karen) .... Tomorrow is an easy day - good -"
Read more about the trail from 50 years ago here:
Source: Bristow, R. (2025). The Real Appalachian Trail BC. Appalachian Trail Museum.
All proceeds go to the Museum.


