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APPALACHIAN TRAIL - 1965 July 19 - Left summit of Katahdin about 8:00AM, after climbing cathedral trail from Chimney Pond. Raining on top, crossed tableland and down Hunt spur, still raining, rough. Began clearing at Timber- line. Met many people as far as Katahdin Stream camp ground. Ate dinner with family from Bethlehem Pa. Stopped at York Camps to talk. Crossed Abol bridge and stopped by darkness on Knoll about 2 miles short of Hurd Lean to Saw bear + 2 cubs, deer, grouse and raven ______________________________________ July 20 - weather clear, windy and chilly. Started about 8:30 over rough terrain, rocks and woods Stopped at Hurd Brook Leanto for breakfast, crossed Rainbow Mtn. Met man and boy at Rainbow Lake. Passed camps.