Hi all!
Events in my life are converging in such a way that I've got ample free time to do a lengthy section hike. I've a lot of considerations to make about timing, so I am trying to figure out the logistics of completing a nobo portion of the trail in New England. Hoping you all might be able to help. The information in this place has been invaluable so far, so thanks for that.
My largest constraint on the whole thing is that I would like to be emerging from the woods in mid-July. I've also really liked the idea of finishing at Katadhin. Would anyone be able to paint some color on the conditions during this time of the year in the Northeast? Initially I wanted to start in Southern Pennsylvania, and walk about half of the AT. This would start me around April 1st I would think. (I would also like to do this with as little heavy winter gear as possible)
I've read around a bit and I think the main considerations this time of the year in NE are bugs - wetness - mud. What else?
I'm open to some modifications, but solitude is a big factor in my decision to do this. I will have a companion for the first month leg of my trip, so a two-month endeavor where I'm on my own for a month would probably satisfy me the same.
I could go on about all the things, I'm super pumped about it, but I'll start here for now. Thanks all.