5/16/23
Day 130

I definitely thought Whitin Brook Trail was going to be almost flat and was definitely very wrong. That’s what I get for looking at Gaia instead of the physical maps when planning routes. Had to hike this trail twice today because of the other trails I needed but it was a hard albeit pleasant day. I started off not in the most excited mood. Oftentimes when I’m not feeling it on a hike I’ll listen to one of my silly podcasts (Girls Next Level) or Backpacker Radio. Sometimes I listen to my playlist of all really trashy hip-hop/pop music. Neither did it for me today though and I found myself struggling to get in the groove and find the vibe until about halfway through the day. That’s how it goes though, sometimes. Eventually I found the right stuff and settled on some really chill acoustic Chris & Thomas. Whitin Brook, Big Rock Cave, and Cabin Trail are new favorite hidden gems. I love less traveled trails. 

Daily Miles: 11.64

Daily Vert: 3819’ 

Overall Miles: 1330.50

Overall Vert: 381,577’

Trace: 56.8% -> 57.3%

Trails: 

Whitin Brook Trail

Big Rock Cave Trail

Cabin Trail 

Lawrence Trail

Old Paugus Trail