Day 20: The Appalachian Trail and a quick visit to West Virginia

The Fool walked along the trail to Brunswick, following sidewalks and side roads to a McDonald's northwest of the town. After a healthy Big Mac and hot fudge sundae (the kid behind the counter gave him extra peanuts), he then went back down the hill and onto the trail, which coincided with Appalachian Trail for a while. A few mile later he crossed over to Harpers Ferry, WV. Some AT hikers he met along the way claimed the town was the central point of that colossal trail which extends 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine. As soon as he arrived, he could tell the historic little town was practically screaming "Quaint!" The lower, riverfront area is actually the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which is maintained to look and feel like a 19th century village. The WF strolled down the picturesque streets, visiting the rustic shops, history exhibits and museums. After chatting with several hippy carpenters visiting from Ohio (who warned him of snowstorms they just left back home), the WF went and bought some much needed liner socks at a hiking store at the top of the steep hill. As the orange sun started dipping into the horizon, the Walking Fool went back into MD. He then camped a couple miles up the trail... ready for another cold night.

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