Hi,
I am new to this forum and have been reading a lot the last days. You guys are a great resource!
Now, a friend and I plan to do a one-week section hike at the end of April/beginning of May.
Can you recommend a particular section? We look for the following (roughly in that order):
1. Beautiful and varying nature (mountains/hills, forests, rivers/creeks/waterfalls, vistas).
2. Plants/trees should be green or start to be green already. No snow or mud (or rain...).
3. Not crowded (a handful of people/day are ok).
My father in law is flying in from Europe to do this with me.
I would be very happy if you could help me make this a great experience for him!
He is not the youngest, so it should not be too many miles per day (~10 maybe?)
Given the above points, it would probably have to be Virginia or even North Carolina?
I am based in New Jersey, Georgia would be too far (NC is really far already).
If the southern part of the AT is really crowded at this time, alternative trails are also welcome!
Thank you in advance for your help,
Sockfuss