Another State Flashes By

In contrast to Virginia, West Virginia has only two miles of the AT. I'm already in Maryland. Woohoo!
I didn't expect Anthem to give me bonus points for this state line, but they did.
The exercising is really becoming a habit; earlier this week I felt like I had to get out and walk just because I felt like I had to, if you know what I mean.
I'm hoping to be able to legitimately log two hours each day (the max Anthem allows credit for) while we're in Georgia -- well, Tuesday through Saturday.
Maybe I can make it to Pennsylvania by May.

Mileages and High Points Along the A.T. By State
State Mileage Highest Point Height (Feet)
Maine 281 Katahdin 5267
New Hampshire 161 Mount Washington 6288
Vermont 146 Near Killington Peak 3870
Massachusetts 90 Mount Greylock 3491
Connecticut 52 Bear Mountain 2320
New York 88 Prospect Rock @ 1433
New Jersey 74 High Point 1803
Pennsylvania 232 Methodist Hill (?) @ 2100
Maryland 41 unnamed @ 2000
West Virginia ** 2 ? ?
Virginia 544 Mount Rogers 5729
North Carolina * 371 Clingmans Dome 6643
Tennessee * 371 Clingmans Dome 6643
Georgia 75 Blood Mountain 4461

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