Last May, I hiked this section NOBO as a 67 year old noob (and smoker) with a couple of younger fellows. We averaged about 2MPH until my knee gave out on me with about a mile to go. I've been popping glucosamine chondroitin for the last year, and am going to try it again quite soon.

Meanwhile I have a buddy who's been section hiking the AT in PA, usually having no problem doing 15-20 mile days. He did this section yesterday, and got humbled a bit.

Here's his video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbdfbOoZbA