12/26/22
Day Eighty-Three

Today was a hot mess. Because of the recent rains, there was a layer of crust on top of the unconsolidated snow and with every step, even in snowshoes, I would sink a few inches into the snow. Anyone who has tried hiking in these kinds of conditions knows that it is slow, laborious, and frustrating. It tests your patience and even though I wanted to turn around after only a half mile, I knew that wasn’t an option. I was forced to slow down and even though it was not an enjoyable day, I am proud of myself for continuing forward despite the crappy conditions. I’ve done all of these trails before in summer and found the hike to be really enjoyable so although re-hiking them in terrible conditions wasn’t fun, at least I can say I’ve seen them at their best and worst.

Daily Miles: 5.08

Daily Vert: 553’

Overall Miles: 902.86

Overall Vert: 263,242’

Trace: 39.6% -> 39.7%

Trails:

Saco River Trail

Maggie’s Run

Maggie’s Extension