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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
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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.