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I am doing a section hike through Maryland next week and was reading through my guidebook. At the beginning of Maryland Section two (heading South to North) it states that there is a major trail relocation planned to move the trail off of private land. Does anyone know if this has happened yet? I am using the 16th edition of the Guidebook.
Nothing on the ATC website here: http://http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.mqLTIYOwGlF/b.5399815/k.A01D/Trail_Updates/apps/nl/newsletter2.asp (http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.mqLTIYOwGlF/b.5399815/k.A01D/Trail_Updates/apps/nl/newsletter2.asp)
I have the 16th edition, does anyone have the 17th? If so does it still mention a trail move in Maryland Section 2?
Toolshed
07-04-2010, 09:35
What's the rev date on the 16th?
Don't overthink. Just walk and follow the blazes. It'll take you the right way.
wilconow
07-04-2010, 13:22
Don't overthink. Just walk and follow the blazes. It'll take you the right way.
They did do a major relo there perhaps around 2005 but it's just the same easy hiking in Maryland, no significant mileage change or anything..
Blackbird
07-04-2010, 14:05
I hiked Maryland a couple of weeks ago. Same as it was in '06....
No changes I could see.
No problemo, with water in all the usual places, showers at Dahlgren, etc.
[A possible helpful hint: Avoid going to the spring at the Ed Garvey Shelter unless you like going all the way down into the valley and back for your water!]
Should be just warm enough to avoid frostbite. :rolleyes:
Enjoy!
I hear ya Hooch.
Another question it seems like the you are only supposed to camp in the "official" sites and shelters. I'm doing the hammock thing, I am assuming it is okay to string up just so long as I stick to those spots.
I hear ya Hooch.
Another question it seems like the you are only supposed to camp in the "official" sites and shelters. I'm doing the hammock thing, I am assuming it is okay to string up just so long as I stick to those spots.You're overthinking again. :rolleyes:
Great places to hang: Pogo Memorial Campsite, Annapolis Rocks, Dahlgren Backpack Campground (complete with showers and only a few minutes away from a full service tavern/restaurant). :D
I hike Maryland every year, I live there no changes I've seen in 5 years, but like mention before follow the white blaze road Dorothy lol
amclumberjack
07-05-2010, 19:58
have fun with the heat its going to be arond 100f