I decided to begin my quest to complete the IAT (by segment) this Easter Sunday. In the rain I backpacked starting at the Waterville Segment and camped overnight in Lapham Peak. Continued on Monday hiking the Delafield, Hartland and Merton segments. I underestimated my mileage and thought I was almost finished when I met a very nice couple who happened to be IAT volunteers. The gentleman then informed me I had at least another 3.5 miles to go to complete the Monches segment, at which point I decided to throw in the towel for the day and called my ride. I went back and completed the last bit the next day. Thank goodness I met these folks as I was exhausted and sore from carrying the 35 lb. backpack all day and don’t know if I could have hiked another hour and a half.