Originally Posted by
Pony
Going south with the turning leaves was the reason I was thinking SOBO. That and if I didn't feel like stopping I could keep hiking on the AT for a while.That being said, I totally forgot that my sister is getting married on september 22nd, so I'll definitely need to be home before then. If I do end up doing this, I'll most likely start the first or second week of august, with the goal of ending by mid september. Will the leaves be turning by then? How cold are we talking in the first two weeks of september? I've also heard the northern half is pretty demanding hiking, which is fine by me since I have no intention of rushing. I'm thinking 4-5 weeks for a nice leisurly stroll. Does that sound about right?