I am going to be doing the 100 mile wilderness in Maine. I am planning 5 days but will have enough supplies for 6. I am a strong hiker but I haven't done any hikes quite this long yet. I was planning on starting from the Helon Taylor trail and go up Katahdin. But I am thinking this might make it a little long and might just start from the Abol Bridge. I have the time, I might bring a little extra food and maybe go for 7 or 8 days. How long does it take the average hiker to get through the 100 mile wilderness? Any suggestions to make the trip as easy as possible?