Statistics

It seemed that the trail was easier in some states than others. This chart kind of says it all. I didn't count the first day in Georgia with only 2.5 miles actually on the AT. The same goes for the last day on Katahdin.

What is included is a zero in Virginia and another in New York. Also there was the Lyme disease thing in Vermont that slowed progress from about 20 miles per day. It also kept me psychologically from really pushing it in New Hampshire and Maine. Though there were no zero days in New Hampshire, there was a 24 hour absence from the trail to see my doctor about the Lyme disease thing without which the average would have been 16 miles per day. Of course the 18 visits from welcomed friends took time while hanging out on the trail or maybe slowed the pace a bit as we walked together.

Don't get me wrong. I make no excuse. I'm thrilled with every bit of this adventure / experience / accomplishment. These comments are just an explanation for those who may be looking at this as a reference and also just to satisfy any curiosity.

This chart shows how many days covered a certain distance. What I find interesting is that 49% or 56 of the days were over 20 miles long and over 77% or 89 of the days were over 15 mile long. That a lot of long days.

Below is some stuff that I was just curious about. Hope someone else finds it interesting too.

Tid Bits
116	Springer to Katahdin Days
2,174.1	Springer to Katahdin Miles
25	Resuplies
4.6	Average Days till Resupply
2	Zero Mile Days
17	Hot Showers
18	Most Days Between Shower
7	Swims

Lodgings
63	Shelter Nights
16	Tent Nights
11	Stealth Tent Nights
5	Slept Under the Stars
94	Total Outdoor Nights
12	Hostel Nights
7	Motel Nights
2	Friends' Home Nights
21	Total Indoor Nights

Weather
3	Rained All Day
3	Heavy Rain
2	Hail
37	Showers
45	Total Rainy Days