Over mountains and through woods: part 11

Loren McLaughlin completes his 2,198 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail

  • Over mountains and through woods: part 11
    Over mountains and through woods: part 11
  • Loren McLaughlin is on the final leg of the Appalachian Trail hiking the Abol Trail to the summit of Mount Katahdin. Inset photo, famous Katahdin sign at summit.
    Loren McLaughlin is on the final leg of the Appalachian Trail hiking the Abol Trail to the summit of Mount Katahdin. Inset photo, famous Katahdin sign at summit.
  • Pictured above is Mount Katahdin from Abol Bridge. Below left is a warning sign at the start of the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine. Below right is an aviation crash at Fourth Mountain right on the Appalachian Trail.
    Pictured above is Mount Katahdin from Abol Bridge. Below left is a warning sign at the start of the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine. Below right is an aviation crash at Fourth Mountain right on the Appalachian Trail.
  • Over mountains and through woods: part 11
    Over mountains and through woods: part 11
  • Over mountains and through woods: part 11
    Over mountains and through woods: part 11
  • Pictured above is a view of Mt. Katahdin from Rainbow Ledges.
    Pictured above is a view of Mt. Katahdin from Rainbow Ledges.
  • Pictured above is the Hurd brook Lean-to, the final shelter on the AT.
    Pictured above is the Hurd brook Lean-to, the final shelter on the AT.
  • Pictured above is the famous sign at the summit of Mt. Katahdin.
    Pictured above is the famous sign at the summit of Mt. Katahdin.
MONSON, ME After 2,000 miles and five months of daily hiking, Loren McLaughlin and his hiking partner John faced the final 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT). From Monson, ME they would enter the 100-mile wilderness – the first of two final challenges remaining on their journey. Just outside of the City of Monson was a sign warning hikers of the 100-mile wilderness ahead. The sign read, …

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