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Last yr I did south half of Smokies in Last wk of July and shelters were almost empty

Thanks for input. Decided to start in New England and go south.

Have been trying to figure out where to start 2 month section hike in Late July. So far have sone 40 mile section from Fontana Dam to newfound gap- 40 miles. So this is a big deal for me. Now...

Thanks to all for the input. The heat I think I can handle- but do a lot of those springs/ water sources really go dry in summer?

Seems like a different skill set. I wouldn't sleep outside in a tent or hammock in a roadside shelter or hitch hike in St pete

What about lone hiker safety along the trail when you are not among the thru hiker group. For example Ga to VA starting in late July. Should I just plan to start furthur north? Where would the thru...

I have those same Columbia boots that were very comfortable for 3 and 4 days Summer and Fall hikes. For my next and longer 2 month summer hike I plan to buy light wt trail shoes. Thanks to every one...

Thanks, should be interesting, I was thinking of starting a bit more north, but i really want to start at Springer. Just don't want us to only ones on trail

I am also thinking of doing a section about 2 months in mid July starting at Springer. I have done a section in Smokies in mid July before and it was very hot while hiking but great at pm and night....

I am planning a 2 month section hike in mid July and would like to start at Springer. I live in FL and am used to heat and humidity. I am wondering about how many other people will be at the shelters...