[at-l] Kennebec river crossing

[Katrx@aol.com (Katrx@aol.com)]

In a message dated 10/11/01 12:34:05 AM Central Daylight Time, 
tjfort@netdoor.com writes:


> My question is: Just how rough of a crossing is the AT at
> that river?  Without the ferryman, is it really just a couple of
> cables?  Does anyone have photos?  What is the usual ferry schedule? 
> howmany times a day?  which part of the yr? 
> 
> TJ:Not to worry about the Ken. River. It isn't rough at all, just do NOT 
> cross on foot. I know, I know, there are the sand/gravel bars that make 
> crossing possible BUT the water release could sweep you away. Besides, 
> Steve, the ferryman is fun to talk to. When I crossed end of August, it was 
> calm and beautiful. I do have photos but no scanner, sorry. The sch. at the 
> time was 9ish to 3ish. Steve was already there when I arrived at 8:30AM. 
> You will find sch's posted in various places including some on trail 
> privies! Of course, the times change earlier and later in the year. Check 
> the Companion. You can call Steve for a special crossing time, but 
> remember, he is also running his new hostel so may not be as flexible. 
> Trust me. It really is a nonevent except you are "crossing the Kennebec" 
> which means you are closer to the "greatest mountain"
> 




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