Am toying with the idea of section hiking 100MW next September (2017). Will probably SOBO.
Wondering how busy it is that time of year. Am used to hiking primarily in Canada - this year spent a week on a wilderness trail and saw only 4 people total. Not expecting that type of solitude on the AT but not looking to encounter thousands of Day hikers and families out for a Sunday stroll either.
I understand Baxter can be busy - but I will be avoiding there because I travel with a dog. I know it's not part of 100MW but a lot of people seem to include it in discussions because of Katahdin (which I won't be doing).
Thoughts?