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July on the AT
Fourth of Tye Dye hiker party, Cross Trails Hostel.
Arrived in Harpers Ferry West Virginia, home of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Making a sign at the coffee shop in Harpers Ferry, hoping to catch a hitch to Walmart. The sign was successful!
Maryland sure had lots of free trail side snacks.
Halfway to Maine!
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