Division 5 or 6?

[zzella]

Hi,
We're planning on doing a 3 day trip ending at the Inn @ Long Trail (near Rt 4 crossing point)

Originally I was thinking something like SOBO Lincoln Gap to Rt 4 (part of div 7 and div 6) but the guide talks about logging etc and made it sound like not the most appealing division. So I was wondering if going NOBO from Big Branch to Rt 4 would be nicer.
Sure there's no such thing as better or worse parts of the trail... but just wondering if anyone has a favourite out of the two to help with the choice!

Thanks! :sun

[Deacon]

Hey, it's all good and appealing! I don't recall any section that wasn't.


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[bigcranky]

The first couple of days north of the Inn were not great trail, IMHO.

Start three days south and hike north to the Inn. Nice section.

[zzella]

The first couple of days north of the Inn were not great trail, IMHO.

Start three days south and hike north to the Inn. Nice section.

Thanks for the advice! I think this is what we will do!

[bigcranky]

Even better if you can arrange to finish on a night they have live music, and stay there for the night. The Inn is a terrific place.

[zzella]

Good tip.. thanks! We will definitely stay a night or two.. sounds like a great place!

[bigcranky]

Well, assuming you like Irish bars, draught Guinness, local craft beer, and great pub food, then yeah, I guess it is pretty decent. :) Say hi to Owen the bartender for us if he's there (Big Cranky and Dragonfly, LT '14).

[zzella]

Haha, who doesn't! I'm already looking forward to a post-trail Guinness!
We'll pass on your hellos :-)

[chemcat]

Another note: Lincoln Gap Road is under construction. Last weekend couldn't get to the trailhead from the east or west. It still might be an issue. Better to go northbound.

[zzella]

Thanks for the info... sounds like that puts a final nail in the southbound coffin! We're hitting the trail mid-August.. can't wait!