Jill McGaffigan

28 May 2021

Decision Is MADE (May 27 Update) I am Leaving the Trail and Going Home…

(May 27)— The decision is made…I am leaving the trail and going home. It was not hard to decide as I still cannot walk without pain […]
25 May 2021

My Knee Hurts (May 23 Update) Need a Break For A Week…

(May 21 – May 22)— Friday(May 22) was difficult. My left knees flared up badly and I hobbled (literally) into this campground where they felt sorry […]
21 May 2021

Well Past the 900 Mile Mark (May 20) Extraordinary Experience…

(May 17 – May 20)— I passed the 900 mile mark today (May 20)!!! WhooHoo! I entered Shenandoah National Park a few days ago and promptly […]
17 May 2021

Well Past the 800 Mile Mark on the AT…

(May 11 – May 16)— Scenes from the last week! I can hardly believe I am well past the 800 mile mark on the AT. Three […]
11 May 2021

Wow! My hike on Mother’s Day was lovely and long!…

(May 07 – May 10)— My hike on Mother’s Day was lovely and long! I hiked about 14 miles with about 5,500 feet of climbing UP! […]
7 May 2021

Wow! What a week! Hiked the VirginiaTriple Crown…

(April 29 – May 06)— Wow! What a week! Limited cell service for almost a week but I have hiked the VirginiaTriple Crown (Dragon’s Teeth, McAfee […]
29 April 2021

Spring Has Finally Sprung…

(April 25 – 28)— I have had quite warm days! Spring has really sprung and I love it. What amazing views I have enjoyed ….and the […]
26 April 2021

On the Journey Alone Again…

(April 23 – 24)— A beautiful pine forest, view through the trees, and budding new leaves made my day as I said “see you soon” to […]
23 April 2021

Hiking with Andy. CONTINUES…

(April 19 – 22)— Scenes from my hike with my sweet husband. We didn’t make the miles we had planned as Andy hurt his knee (seems […]