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November 1, 2026
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Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 to McAfee Knob and back. 7.4 miles.
Our house to Alejandro's Restaurant and back. About 6.5 miles.
Long ago, as early as the 1930s when he was a young man, the great-grandfather/grandfather/father of the men on this overnight hike began a hiking life that spanned parts of eight decades and pieces of the Appalachian Trail in most of its 14 states.
From home along the Murray Run Greenway, Winding Way Road to Tanglewood Mall and all around it like geezer mall walkers; Franklin Road and Brandon Ave back home. About 6 miles
Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 at Daleville to Carvins Cove overlook at back. About 5.6 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 to McAfee Knob and back. 7.4 miles.
Our house to Alejandro's Restaurant and back. About 6.5 miles.
Long ago, as early as the 1930s when he was a young man, the great-grandfather/grandfather/father of the men on this overnight hike began a hiking life that spanned parts of eight decades and pieces of the Appalachian Trail in most of its 14 states.
From home along the Murray Run Greenway, Winding Way Road to Tanglewood Mall and all around it like geezer mall walkers; Franklin Road and Brandon Ave back home. About 6 miles
Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 at Daleville to Carvins Cove overlook at back. About 5.6 miles.
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