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22nd August 2002

From:  Little Bigelow Lean-to
To: Pierce Pond Lean-to
State: Maine
Miles: ?  2013.6 (1558.6)
Miles today:  17.3

The day started off overcast and stayed that way all day. The temperature only got into the low-60's so it was very pleasant for hiking. The terrain today was great, just a few small hills, then level all the way.

I stopped at East Carry Pond for lunch. There was a small sandy beach where I sat and the view across the pond was delightful, and there was absolute silence. It stared raining after about 1/2 an hour, so I packed up and got moving.

I had only six miles to cover to get to the shelter. This would position me 3 1/2 miles from the Kennebec River and Caratunk, across the other side. I will need to catch the canoe ferry, which starts at 9:00 A.M.

I passed an important milestone today - 2000 miles! I came to a bitumen road and it had "2000 miles" painted on it in huge letters. It was great to reach that point and I couldn't help wondering how deflated the Southbounder thru-hiker must feel when they see it.

The shelter here is packed. A thru-hiker named 'Geek' is here, plus four older ladies out for a short hike, and there are about ten young people from NH camped out.

Well, that's it for today. Goodnight all.
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