That’s all … – The walk

After receiving a true beating from South Maine, arriving at the Pierce Pond de Harrison camp meant the beginning of the northern part of the state. This meant that the path would now roll along with beautiful lakes and valleys instead of climbing and overvalued more steep mountains. Harrison not only meant the beginning of the final section of Trail, but it was also the best breakfast I had on the path: 12 incredible berries pancakes.

Arriving at Shaw’s

After the great breakfast at Harrison’s, I only had a brief jump to get to the Shaw hostel in Monson, Maine. This hostel is the last stop of a hiker in the north direction before entering the 100 mile desert: the longest section of uninterrupted forests (without a refueling option) in the AT. Shaw’s not only provided refueling options, but also gave me a very necessary rest day before taking the last section of the path.

While I was spending in the shelter, I was able to catch up with many friends on the path and rest a very necessary break. I loved how the path has a way to group hikers in significant places, so I had a great company while I stayed in the shelter and when I started on the road.

The 100 mile desert

This area of nature was one of the remote areas and one of the most beautiful in. The path ran along with tons of beautiful lakes and forests and provided incredible views during the last section.

I was also blessed with good weather during this section. Usually, Maine is a rainy state of rain, but I could overcome the last section of the path with only one rainy day (which only lasted all morning). This section was also incredibly sentimental, because the path was relatively easy, I could spend most of the time walking and reflecting on my trip.

The eve of the jacket

The last day of hiking before summoning Katahdin to officially finish the path is sometimes known as Katahdin Eve. This day he certainly felt like a kind of Christmas Eve and walked with such emotion and adrenaline throughout the day. The last 10 miles of trails that cross the Baxter State Park (before Katahdin) Mosey along a river to make a last day of pleasant walk. Usually, I walk quickly and in a motivated way, but on this day I took so many breaks to enjoy a path I could. It was surprising to move on to any other hiker throughout the day because the Stoke was very high. Towards the end of the desert of one hundred miles and through the Baxter State Park, many hikers shared the joy of congratulating me to reach the end of my walk.

Once I arrived at the site of the Birch store, I still had a long time left to relax because my summit the next day. With all the extra time I decided to build a fire to hang out. And in a strange way, this was incredibly sentimental: the first day on the path I met other incredible hikers (and now friends) sitting around a bonfire, so it seemed appropriate to finish the path in the same way.

My summit day

On the morning of my summit day, I woke up much earlier than usual to take the day (and because I could not sleep for emotion). While I sat and ate breakfast, all emotions finally hit me; It was very exciting to finally have completed the path, but also sad to leave such a fun chapter of my life. The nostalgia of the path had already hit me and had not yet ended.

Walking to Katahdin was an incredible experience. The upper half of the climbing required some fairly intense climbing and boulder movements that were very funny. Also the difficult climbing, hikers and rewarded with the plateaus, a final flat section of the mountain on Teline overlooking the summit. At that time, I finally glimpsed the legendary sign and the race was on.

As the sign approached and closer, the emotion only grew, I really ended with the path. Reaching the upper part to stop on the sign to take a photo completed the entire process. I had a beautiful climate for my summit day, so I could sit and share stories and enjoy the moment with other hikers at the top of the mountain. It was very difficult to leave Katahdin’s top … although he had a transport service to catch that, it meant the return to real life.

I feel so achieved to have completed the path and I can stay with confidence that it was the most difficult thing I’ve done … but I can’t wait to do it again. I have never done something that has been so simple but challenging but so rewarding. Every day it was a new challenge to overcome, but every step, it doesn’t matter how much more and more to my final goal. The path has taught me a lot about me and what I am capable of. I am very grateful for the opportunity to get on the way. It is safe to say that the hiking error bit myself and I can’t wait to go back!

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