Day 9, Friday, July 29

10 Miles to Bear Den Hostel. I had a short day but not an easy hike.  I left Rod Hollow's Shelter this morning at 8:00 a.m. and immediately started onto the "Roller Coaster" which is a series of difficult ascends and descends over 13.5 miles.  The surprise to hike was the rocky trail.      Bear Den Hostel is ran by the Potomac ATC and is a large stone house built like a caste.  I stayed with 2 Northbounders and 4 Southbounders.  Bear Den is arranged location for a meet with my friend "Eeyore" from Richmond who will hike with me on Saturday and Sunday into Harper's Ferry.