11/21/22
Day Seventy-One 

Today I tried to go as fast as I could to get the hike done quickly because of the temperatures. On top of that, I was super stressed about the missing hiker. I can’t help but feel for her family and for all of the people out searching for her. As much as I tried to focus on my own hike and not let it make me anxious, I kept getting pulled back into a spiral of anxiety and when I had service I would scroll through social media, praying that she had been found alive. 

Tunnel Brook is a really pretty trail. Because the trail is covered in snow now I got to see how many animals use it and let’s just say it is most definitely a major highway for coyotes and deer. The three water crossings at the beginning were tough because none of them are bridged and the water is still high from the recent rains. I managed to cross all of them without getting wet feet but had to put on my spikes because of the ice covering the rocks. The beaver ponds at the height of land are also gorgeous. I can see why someone would want to camp on this trail. 

Daily Miles: 10.41

Daily Vert: 1794’

Overall Mileage: 792.10

Overall Vert: 235,091’

Trace: 34.5% -> 34.8%

Trails:

Tunnel Brook Trail