I reserved site 5 again at Lower Forge (too many campsites reserved at Mullica and Batona for my tastes). Gonna get some training hikes done to prepare for my attempt to do the Batona Trail (53 miles) in three days next month. On this weekend's menu:
1) Fri 9/12 - Check in at office and get permit before 4 pm. Hike 7.4 miles from Batsto to Lower Forge. Should be there before dark.
2) Sat 9/13 - Hike somewhere for a total of around 16 miles in a day - arrive back at Lower Forge. I haven't decided if I'll cache my gear or carry it, but I sure as heck ain't leaving it at Lower Forge to get ripped off.
3) Sun 9/14 - Hike 7.4 miles from Lower Forge to Batsto and go home.
About 31 miles in 3 days. It's a step up from the 18 miles in two days I did a couple of weeks ago. I hope to follow this hike up with something in the range of 36 miles in two days and then I'll be ready for 53 miles in three days (yeah, right).
Only one other site reserved at Lower Forge so if anyone else wants to join, feel free. It's a 5.8 mile hike from Atsion and 7.4 miles from Batsto Village.
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