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    Goudas, I'm 70 years old and in decent shape. I...

    Goudas,
    I'm 70 years old and in decent shape. I thru hiked the AT in 2009 and still love to get out on the trail.
    i am a Christian, retired Navy man who loves to hit the trail and do 8-10 mile days...
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    That's it! Thanks "Cleaner" for the info and the...

    That's it! Thanks "Cleaner" for the info and the picture. I want to go back there soon and hike so much of that area on clear days when I can see what I missed. The weather was very poor when I did...
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    Need trail info. I lost on my thru hike

    I did my thru hike in 2009 and early into the hike I had a precarious situation in some very bad weather. I believe I was in the Smokies in a sleet storm and was approaching the ridge line when I saw...
  4. What is the actual condition of the trail in that...

    What is the actual condition of the trail in that area. I plan on hiking from Gathland State Park ( MD) to Pine Grove Furnace State Park ( about 70 miles). I want to travel light and and try 15 -18...
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    Grew up with Dickie Yuengling in Pottsville, Pa....

    Grew up with Dickie Yuengling in Pottsville, Pa. I recall buying 3 quarts of Yuengling beer for$1.00 in the early 60's.
    The Ice cream was also very good back then and I 'm looking forward to getting...
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    Your early on the bubble but this year with all...

    Your early on the bubble but this year with all of the REALLY bad weather in the south the thru hikers may be a rare sighting. I also did it in Mid May and it was perfect except for some water...
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    I hiked the SNP two years after my thru hike (...

    I hiked the SNP two years after my thru hike ( 2009) and the phone signal was much improved. As far as food drops go, My wife and I drove north to south leaving 2-3days of food at the campground...
  8. Thanks for all the info. I appreciate all of the...

    Thanks for all the info. I appreciate all of the input. Last year when I did Shenandoah Narional Park again, I left food drops at the campgrounds and lodges. My wife and I drove south and dropped...
  9. My error, I actually meant to say Garthland State...

    My error, I actually meant to say Garthland State Park near the Dahlgreen Campsite will be my starting point.
    I figure that will give me my 70 miles to Pine Grove Furnace..... ( Senior Moment?)
  10. Food drops between Caledonia state park and Pine Grove Furnace State Park

    I am planing a short hike in April from Caledonia State Park to Pine Grove Furnance State Park.
    I will be celebrating my 70th Birthday and intend to do approx. 70 miles.
    i thru hiked the trail in...
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    I also believe that tenting is best in SNP. The...

    I also believe that tenting is best in SNP. The edge of the campgrounds are fine in spring until they open up for commercial use. Nothing wrong with putting up a tent and having a picnic table there...
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    Thanks for the info. I tried to rent one of the...

    Thanks for the info. I tried to rent one of the "walk in" tent sites up the trail but they said it was "first come ,first serve". Like the idea about eating at the lodge. Much better tha Mountain...
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    Camping at Amicalola Falls State Park

    I booked a campsite there for 3 nights in Oct. to do the approach trail and a few loop trails. We will only be putting up small one man tents (2) and wonder if this is a quiet or loud campground....
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    Thanks for all the info. Looks like Vogel is the...

    Thanks for all the info. Looks like Vogel is the place where we will go. For a side item, I hiked Shenandoah National Park last month and had some very wet days so I hope the fires will not be too...
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    Loop trails near Ga. Campgrounds

    My son and I have been looking for a campground in Ga. Where we can set up camp and do some 10-15mile trails during the day then return to the campground at night. We are experienced hikers just...
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    Thru hiked it in 2009 and just did an entire week...

    Thru hiked it in 2009 and just did an entire week in SNP. First things first..."....
    1- get your back country permit.
    2- plenty of tent sites at all of the shelters a few ideal spots in between....
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    Ran into Balls and Sunshine at the Skyland Lodge...

    Ran into Balls and Sunshine at the Skyland Lodge eating breakfast while I was hiking the Shenandoah National Park ( May 14-21) both looked good, Sunshine told me about needing to finish so she can...
  18. I appreciate all the info. I will take a good...

    I appreciate all the info. I will take a good look at the campground layouts and /or maybe talk to the Rangers and see if the will accommodate the food drops. If nothing else I guess it's Blueberry...
  19. Water conditions in the Shenandoah National Park

    I thru hiked the AT in 2009 and recall one or two days in the Park when the water supply was sparse. I intend to hike the park again Mid May for about a week. I have two questions for all...
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    Here's the things that will add up for you...

    Here's the things that will add up for you ......Tipping shuttle services.Having to pay cash at lots of smaller motels.Really bad weather spells when you will be forced to "hole up" for...
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    White mountains are somewhat difficult at the...

    White mountains are somewhat difficult at the Huts. Work for pay will get you sleeping on the floor. $80.00 will get you a bunk if avail. Just plan your day to get below the tree line at the end of...
  22. I only heard of one hiker when on my thru hike...

    I only heard of one hiker when on my thru hike that got removed and that was for hitch hiking. They asked him to go back into the trees and get his pack then removed him and his park permit that you...
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    Osprey is a great pack. I started with an Osprey...

    Osprey is a great pack. I started with an Osprey Aether 70 which was too long for me (also fitted by a disinterested store employee in jacksonville . Fl.). I went to the Harpers Ferry Outfitters...
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    Folks I met on Springer Mountain

    I had a nice conversation with some day hikers on Saturday 10/23 up on the summit of Springer mountain regarding my thru hike last year. We promised to get in touch but I have already lost your info....
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    If y ou plan on 5- 6 days to transit the park,...

    If y ou plan on 5- 6 days to transit the park, pack out 4 days of food. You will have ample opportunity to pig out on blueberry shakes and cheeseburgers. If you order one of the combo meals you get a...
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