Back to the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail -- went to the Johnstown end and hiked to Rt 56 shelter. About a 1000' elevation gain over 3 miles. Not bad, but it's the first time I've done it with a 20lb pack.

Still rocky and gnarly, but dry with no mudpits to deal with. Unfortunately I made pretty good time and was at the end way too early. Wasn't nearly tired enough to fall asleep at 5:30. CAMP IS BORING WHEN IT'S JUST ME. I should probably hike a lot farther so I just drop.

There was a babbling brook, though. Kinda comforting for a while. But at 1am......3am......6am....agggghhhh.

And the shelter smelled like Lagavulin.