Viewing page 8 of 60

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Arrived at Sugarloaf Leanto in late
twilight. Group of boys from Connecticut
there. Very friendly. Offered place in
crowded Leanto. I slept nearby. Weather
changed during night.

_______________________

July 30 - Cooked breakfast left eary
most kids still asleep. Climbed to Sugarloaf
summit. Sky-scudding clouds. Cold, strong
wind. Visibility unlimited, could plainly see
Katahdin Mtns in all directions. Trail
in good shape, past Spaulding Mtn.
Leanto. Saw animal there, probably bobcat
crossed road, saw deer close. Climbed
Saddleback, crossed at sunset, talked
to watchman, scooted down, and after
dark by flashlight to Piazza Rock
Leanto. Weather clear and cool.

______________________________

July 31 - Left Piazza Rock about
9:30. cold night. Several miles
about midway to highway is