Day: 131, 8/29/2013: Franconica Notch, NH

8.8 miles hiked, Although short for miles, this was a very long and tough day.  North and South Kinsman mountains had the steepest and most technical climbs and descents yet. In addition, much of the trail was damp and wet so the rocks and roots were very slippery. It was very slow and in sections I averaged less than 1 mile per hour. We took a shuttle and stayed in North Woodstock, NH at a cheap motel.