Camped at Chippawa Creek Conservation Area as I'd never been there before. It was a pretty forgettable RV_popular park, but Earl and I still enjoyed ourselves!
The plan for today was hiking with the backpacking pack and gear that I am taking to the White Mountains next week, where Tim and I are tackling the Pemi loop on a 3-day, 2 night trip:
https://www.northeasthikes.com/the-pemi-loop-hike/
Parked Earl at my desired end point near Rockway Conservation Area and took an Uber to where I had finished the day before; I know this approach won't work for the whole trail, but it was sure was handy this time around!
I loved this entire hike. Most of the trail was new to me, it was a beautiful day, my pack felt comfortable and not too heavy (granted, the food isn't in it yet!), and my legs were surprisingly spry after the previous day's effort.
When I got back to the van I enjoyed a juicy IPA and some cheese puffs which I wouldn't have traded for anything!