Day 64 (August 27)

Got an early, 6:20 a.m. start from Wiley shelter this morning. I hiked 22 miles and just got set up stealth camping on Hosner Mountain when a thunderstorm hit. The tent held up well. It was a very warm, humid day for hiking, but perhaps tomorrow will be cooler. I still met about six NOBOs trying to make Katahdin before Oct. 15th when it closes. It's going to be tough for them. 

There were some nice, open fields to walk in today. Here is a photo of a wonderful, still-functional wooden tower: