Slayer
03-27-2011, 17:58
Hi all! I am looking for suggestions and advice here. Although I prefer to hike in Spring and Fall, I have way too many obligations this Spring to get out of the house (GF is finishing her Masters and I have a lot of work to do on the house before the party.) So I figure the best I can do is get out mid to late June, maybe early July. Sounds like a hot living hell, but I've done it before. That being said, I generally only get out for 3-4 days and 50 or so miles at a time. So... I'll just make a running list of what I am thinking and then look for and then see what ya'll have to say:
-I will be by myself more than likely, although my buddy MAY drop in for a few nights if convenient.
-I live near DC, but am willing to drive 6-8 hrs as needed.
-Looking to do 7ish nights and 80-100 miles. I consider hiking all day to be the norm, and have hiked at night as needed before.
-The cooler the weather the better, so north of VA is likely better than south, unless there is really something I should see.
-I may or may not take a stove, I prefer a decent supply of water. I do not plan on having resupply points.
- I am not looking to double back unless absolutely necessary. I would prefer a circuit, or, an area where I can get a shuttle, bus, or hitch.
-Need a safe parking area
-I have hiked all over the central section of SNP, and a bit in the North and South. Although an e2e of SNP is an option, I am looking for something more exciting.
-I don't use shelters, unless absolutely necessary.
-I have hiked a lot around Spruce Knob in Monongahela, and love the area, so I would consider heading back out that direction.
-What about 80-100 miles of the Long Trail?
-What about 80-100 miles of the Tuscarawa Trail?
-I am a poor non-profit gardener living in an extremely expensive area. I will also likely be going out for a second week sometime with my brother this fall, so, I cannot afford to fly anywhere.
OK folks, what do you all think? Where would you go? what do you think? Looking for any advice and constructive criticism? Thanks so much.
-dan-
-I will be by myself more than likely, although my buddy MAY drop in for a few nights if convenient.
-I live near DC, but am willing to drive 6-8 hrs as needed.
-Looking to do 7ish nights and 80-100 miles. I consider hiking all day to be the norm, and have hiked at night as needed before.
-The cooler the weather the better, so north of VA is likely better than south, unless there is really something I should see.
-I may or may not take a stove, I prefer a decent supply of water. I do not plan on having resupply points.
- I am not looking to double back unless absolutely necessary. I would prefer a circuit, or, an area where I can get a shuttle, bus, or hitch.
-Need a safe parking area
-I have hiked all over the central section of SNP, and a bit in the North and South. Although an e2e of SNP is an option, I am looking for something more exciting.
-I don't use shelters, unless absolutely necessary.
-I have hiked a lot around Spruce Knob in Monongahela, and love the area, so I would consider heading back out that direction.
-What about 80-100 miles of the Long Trail?
-What about 80-100 miles of the Tuscarawa Trail?
-I am a poor non-profit gardener living in an extremely expensive area. I will also likely be going out for a second week sometime with my brother this fall, so, I cannot afford to fly anywhere.
OK folks, what do you all think? Where would you go? what do you think? Looking for any advice and constructive criticism? Thanks so much.
-dan-