Caroline Alexander 

Loved it. Pretty sore today though (it’s been a while since I’ve done such a long hike). It’s steep in some parts and lots of switchbacks at one point through the trees which was tiring as you climb most of the elevation at once. Was fun squeezing through the rocks! Very varied landscapes - from corn fields to rocky terrain to forests and streams. Tracked the hike using the app and it says it was 10.2 miles, not 8.4. Did the whole thing in 5.5 hours, stopping for snacks and water breaks pretty frequently.