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Sept. 13 - Rained during night. Went on over good trail, good marking, past PenMar. Weather foggy and light rain Good trail and marking to Smithsburg Road. Side tracked to town for mail + food. Went on over good trail to Pine Knob Shelter, palatial Leanto. Still foggy and light rain. 
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Sept. 14 - Rain during night, still foggy as I went on past route 40 to Washington Memorial (built 1827) Rebuilt 1934. Stopped for lunch at Crampton Gap picnic ground (no water at shelter) Went on over good trail to Weaverton, crossed Potomac and hiked about halfway to Keys Gap, stopped at deep dark and slept by trail. Weather clear but east wind.
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Sept. 15 - Foggy and light rain again in morning. Breakfast at Keyes Gap Leanto (scanty, no water). Went on over good tail, good marking to Wilson's Gap Shelter (stone). Plenty of water, cooked dinner, washed clothes. Went on