Thursday, June 5, 2014

Day 76 - Wednesday, June 5, 1974 - Bear Fence Leanto to Big Meadows Campground

7.9 miles - 612.2 cumulative miles

View from our campsite at Big Meadows

A nice day, perfect weather.  We left the shelter around 8AM and climbed Bear Fence Mountain where we got a few nice views.  All morning my stomach was acting up slightly.  Had me a bit concerned.  We got to the Big Meadows Wayside and had a big lunch.  I definitely still have my appetite, so it can't be too bad.  We also bought a few groceries and visited the visitor center.  Good slide show.

View from Bear Fence Mountain of the Shenandoah Valley


We went back to the trail and got as far as the campground and quit.  I felt tired and Rick and I both felt lazy, so we decided to spend the night there and forget the post office in Chester Gap.  Took showers this afternoon and sat just sat around.  We met a young couple from Rhode Island across the road from our campsite.   Also a hiker from Virginia in a site next to us.  Joined the couple tonight for tea and honey.  Good. 


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