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Appalachian trail question (Read 20 times)

posted: 2/15/2013 at 1:21 PM

Have you ever run by the Blue mtn/ Lehigh Gap area? My friend wants me to join her, and I was wondering how runnable this section is for a relatively new trail/ultra runner.

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boyjame

Le professeur de trail

posted: 2/15/2013 at 2:53 PM

I've not been to that section but here is a site with a couple pictures. http://www.cnyhiking.com/ATinPA-BlueMountainLoop.htm

My understanding is most of the AT in PA is rocky especially north of where I am (Harrisburg area). From the pictures on this site, doesn't look too bad. But rocky trail is all relative. If you are not used to it at all, then even a few rocks will annoy you. On the other hand, when that is all you have to run on, you get used to it.

I'd do it if I were you. Looks like a great run.

If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong!

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http://www.harrisburgtrailrunners.com/

AT-runner

posted: 2/15/2013 at 3:01 PM

Looks like Jamie and I are on the same page.

Enjoy!

TrailsnCocktails

posted: 2/17/2013 at 9:37 AM

Thanks for the advice! Turns out the section I ran was flat, but rocky. The rocks were covered with about 4-6 inches of snow, which was both helpful and harmful at the same time.

I posted on my blog about it: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

Thanks again Smile