Scate616
02-05-2014, 19:26
I am planning to hike a section of the AT for a week in June with a friend, but we are both new to the AT and backpacking in general so we are seeking any and all advice! We are planning to do about a 73 mile section from Harper's Ferry to Thornton Gap (or the other way around if that is suggested) over 7 days. Are there plenty of places to camp along that route? We have a tent. Are there plenty of places to get water? It will be summer so we are prepared for heat, but any advice on bringing cold gear for this time of year for that section? We are planning to do a lot more research, but I thought this would be a good place to start for general advice and learning some tricks of the trade! Thanks so much everyone! :)