by Melanie McManus | Mar 7, 2020 | Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
In one week, I’ll be on a plane headed for Washington, D.C. and the start of another thru-hike. This time it will be the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, the fifth National Scenic Trail that I’ll be tackling. Disclosure: This entry contains...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 11, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s goal was Big Woods campsite, just under 20 miles (32.2 km) away. This is predicted to be the last nice day before the awful 90s F (+32 C) drift in for a few days. I got up and on the towpath by 8:30, which is kind of late. I suppose it was because I stopped to...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 12, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s hike from Big Woods to Williamsport was exceptionally hard, but I’m not sure why. I felt well-rested this morning and made sure to eat more than I usually do. But I was wiped out just halfway into the day. To backtrack a bit … I woke up before 6 a.m. to get an...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 13, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
I wasn’t super stoked for today’s hike, as it was supposed to be hot and humid as I made my way to the Little Pool campsite. And with so many campsite pumps being out of operation, I had no idea what I’d be facing. But first, a look at last night. I spent most of the...
