Ravendog
11-21-2005, 10:29
I am planning a trip that will terminate in Damascus because I have relatives in the area (i.e. bum a ride). I plan on flying into the Tri-Cities Airport, and then start somewhere south. I plan on flying in on a Saturday, and hope to be on the trail later in the day. I would like to end up in Damascus around noon. Assuming not much trail time on either Saturday leaves 6 days full hiking. Questions:
1. Is US Hwy 19 E Elk Park a good place to start?
2. Is 74 miles good for this time frame? I'm in pretty good shape, so I don't want a lesurely walk unless....
3. Is this a good stretch for fly fishing?
4. Are rides to the starting point hard to come by even if paying?
5. Is this a decent stretch of trail, and are there times of year that you would avoid?
Thanks for the help, and I'm glad I found this website. I just got back into backpacking after a twenty year layoff. I'm not sure why I left or even why the bug has hit again. Since I was in Boy Scouts, I have dreamed of walking the entire trail. Someday. In the meantime, I'll have to do week trips.
1. Is US Hwy 19 E Elk Park a good place to start?
2. Is 74 miles good for this time frame? I'm in pretty good shape, so I don't want a lesurely walk unless....
3. Is this a good stretch for fly fishing?
4. Are rides to the starting point hard to come by even if paying?
5. Is this a decent stretch of trail, and are there times of year that you would avoid?
Thanks for the help, and I'm glad I found this website. I just got back into backpacking after a twenty year layoff. I'm not sure why I left or even why the bug has hit again. Since I was in Boy Scouts, I have dreamed of walking the entire trail. Someday. In the meantime, I'll have to do week trips.