We stayed at the Cornwall Bed and Breakfast last night. They promised a hearty continental breakfast and they delivered. The food was of good quality and plentiful. Even with my current hiker hunger, I left full and happy. We did the park, shuttle, and walked back to the car plan to avoid having to find a shuttle later that day.
The snow put me in front of me to start the day, to find paths. The snakes were definitely out today, but most were gone before she could see them. Then we came across a ribbon snake that was just relaxing. Black rat snakes have done this many times. Sometimes they would just stand in the way like «What? I was here first» and refuse to move until I passed. Ribbon snakes usually take off quickly. Then we saw why, this one had a full belly.
Shortly after, we swapped and Snow led the walk. Snow downplayed her ability to walk, but knocked her down at three miles per hour. Three miles per hour is no joke on the AT. The wildlife continued to comply and we scared away a black squirrel. Snow had never seen one before. This was the third since crossing the New Jersey border. Are they simply more common in New England?
Near the end of our ten mile hike, the trail had a path that went past the high school. Right next to it there was a trail and a fire. Don’t take the trail right next to the fire. Although it seemed maintained, it left us on the train tracks. About 30 feet after the fire, the actual trail leaves the road. We finished our walk with a flat route.
I do not detail food for my rest. Honestly, I don’t feel like it’s worth the effort to me. The food diary is 99% for me, although I share it, and I gain nothing by chronicling how I am stuffing myself at home. Imagine 4-6 full meals a day with ice cream and snacks in between.
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