0.0 1300 7:30 AM. At the start of the hike is this road sign for the Appalachian/Long Trail on VT 140. Our group split into two groups going in opposite directions covering the same stretch. We had a key swap when we met in the middle. All statistics are for the group going southbound. In the southbound group were Aaron, Chris, Jeff, Alex, Bob, Keld, Whin & Becky. In the northbound group were Joe, Peggy, Dean, Oscar, Paul, John, Darla & Jane.