The initial climb out was deceptively mild, but the endless slope gradually became steeper. Trudging along on legs not far recovered from yesterday’s exertions, I just had to turn off my mind and keep plodding ahead until the trail leveled off atop Beartown Mountain, a minor summit of Roan. A short side trail led to a decent viewpoint up there, but my legs felt like they had just tackled Everest. #backpacking #hiking More of My 1983 #AppalachianTrail Hike in Photos at https://www.georgesteffanos.com/places-i-ve-been