Hey guys. I'm taking a year off from college and I'm planning on hiking the trail alone next spring/summer. I want to do it alone because I'm planning on spreading my father's ashes along the way, so I want the hike to be a personal experience. That being said, I know I'll be around a lot of hikers most of the time at shelters and such, and that being alone isn't that dangerous. The only thing I worry about is getting into town. Also I'm planning on starting in early March so I can be done by early August, do you think I will end up alone alot at the end? (Again, I'm not worried about being alone in the woods but about hitchhiking alone into town) Any tips on staying safe will be appreciated.