Day 90 July 5 to Jim Murray Shelter

Jerry Hoffmann took me to Culver gap. Thought about trying to get a new tip on my left pole since it's kind of bent. But there was no outfitter close so I just decided to set out. Just after setting out I saw a bear right in front of  me and the trail.  

It was a beautiful day. Temperature started out in the 50s.

Terrain is more rocky in New Jersey than I expected.  Soon I came to the top of the ridge and found this pavilion. 

Not long afterward I arrived at Mashipacong shelter and Trail magic from Tapeworm (thru hiker from '96)

I passed through Highpoint State Park and saw the monument. 

The trail is beautiful and varied along this part of the trail. 

There are  many stone fences throughout this area.

I arrived at the Jim Murray shelter at 8 o'clock. The Shelter was built by an old thru- Hiker. He makes it as well as a shower and privy.

Distance:  21.5 miles

Total distance. 1339.4