I hiked 10 miles of the 223 mile OT in June last year, then did the rest of it in October, except for the first 2.4 miles. Don’t ask - let’s just say I’m a procrastinator, got there late, and couldn’t stomach the idea of showing up to a state park campground at almost midnight. So, after more procrastinating, I’m heading out today to knock out those 2.4 miles.

It’s annoying to keep telling people that I’ve hiked the whole OT - except for 2 miles of it. I even made the 3 hour drive a couple of months ago, intending to do it, but I woke up the next morning and just wasn’t feeling it. But darnit, it’s happening this time! I will NOT make another wasted drive, and by tomorrow evening, I WILL have hiked the WHOLE trail. Just not looking forward to the climb. It looks brutal. Wish me luck.