Post date: Jun 17, 2012 8:37:46 AM
The hikers set off from the upscale Allenberry with the plan to hike the 25 miles to Duncannon, Pennsylvania.
During the hike, "Five Pair" blessed herself with some "Bonus Miles" as she had not seen a blaze for some time and then realized there was a simple explanation. So she turned around and headed back to get back on the actual Appalachian Trail.
Six and a half miles before Duncannon, the trail turned extremely rocky and became increasingly less enjoyable but none the less, "Five Pair" entered Duncannon and made her way to the Doyle Hotel and met up with "Duke", "Duke’s Keeper", "Honey Badger" and "Leebob".
Toby Gohn, Travel Expert of Great Outdoor Recreation Pages a/k/a GORP, describes the Doyle Hotel as follows: "To anyone other than a tired hiker, the accommodations are, shall we say, "simple", complete with exposed wiring and creaky beds." The Doyle Hotel provides cheap accommodations but good food and drink however with almost every AT hiker stopping and paying a visit to the Doyle, the owners believe the general public are in need of a "WARNING".
So "Five Pair" ends her day at the Doyle Hotel referred to by hikers and AT enthusiasts as "Legendary".
1,140.9 miles complete/1,043.5 miles to go