by Melanie McManus | Sep 18, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s trek to the Meadow Mountain Overlook was actually on the itinerary for tomorrow. Here’s what happened today, which will affect my entire experience of the Easter Continental Divide Loop (ECDL) of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Disclosure: This post contains...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 21, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today was my final leg of the Eastern Continental Divide Loop: Hiking the remainder of the Meadow Mountain Trail to its northern terminus near Frostburg. Josh with Garrett Trails shuttled me to the spot near the overlook where I’d hopped on the trail two days ago,...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 22, 2021 | Maryland, Pennsylvania, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
My trek to Meyersdale today could be considered a loss. But I’m choosing to view it as a win. The forecast called for rain starting last night around 4 or 5 p.m., and not ending until tomorrow morning. Storms were also predicted for the early afternoon. None of this...