Day 82 - Birch Run Shelter to Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Another beautiful day. I headed off on my own, since Dave seemed to be waiting for Smittee. Easy walking. Really nice.

Got to the campground before noon. Time for the half-gallon challenge (marking the unofficial half-way point of the trail)! I had a pint of Hershey’s mint chip ice cream, then a pint of vanilla and was all done. Dave easily put away his half-gallon of vanilla and later attempted a second (got two-thirds of the way through it). 

Smiles and Murph

Everyone who undertook the challenge met with success, though it took some longer than others. That's a lot of mouthfuls! Luckily, small wooden spoons weren't required (although victors got to take home a commemorative one).

Smittee and Longshanks keep plugging away

Stray Cat raises his arms in victory

Very hot. Just hung out. Took a swim in the pond (in my clothes). Even hit the beach ball around a little! We were supposedly moving on, but motivation levels were low. Ended up staying at the distant campground. Definitely not my ideal choice.

Might do 20 miles into Boiling Springs tomorrow, then a marathon into Duncannon the next day.