jimyjam
01-16-2015, 15:31
I am starting a thru hike in 2016 and have been doing some research and planning. A year or so ago I was planning on having my spouse and really good friend from RI meet me at Baxter State park upon my arrival because they wanted to hike Katahdin with me then when finished I would leave with them.
But after finding out that Baxter State park was a special place like no other along the AT and therefore very hard to get in at the last minute, I have decided to explore other options. I do not wish to add to the existing problem at Baxter by having anyone meet me at the park.
So my question is How does one get out of Baxter State Park? It doesn't seem that they have shuttle services and I have searched the Internet and do not find any shuttle services. Do I hike back out of Baxter the way I came in? Then aren't you at the 100 mile wilderness? Or is there a trail town close that I could hike to and stay at a hotel/hostel, which would give me a place to gather myself and make appropriate arrangements?
I ask because I do not know and want to learn so Please show respect to myself and all posters. If you cannot do that I ask that you just bypass this thread. Thank you.
Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
But after finding out that Baxter State park was a special place like no other along the AT and therefore very hard to get in at the last minute, I have decided to explore other options. I do not wish to add to the existing problem at Baxter by having anyone meet me at the park.
So my question is How does one get out of Baxter State Park? It doesn't seem that they have shuttle services and I have searched the Internet and do not find any shuttle services. Do I hike back out of Baxter the way I came in? Then aren't you at the 100 mile wilderness? Or is there a trail town close that I could hike to and stay at a hotel/hostel, which would give me a place to gather myself and make appropriate arrangements?
I ask because I do not know and want to learn so Please show respect to myself and all posters. If you cannot do that I ask that you just bypass this thread. Thank you.
Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!