View Full Version : 1st timer on the AT - Looking for a section hike
Hi, my g/f and I are in the stages of planning our first AT section hike. We will be leaving on Sept 24th and plan on 5-6 nights on trail. This site has been a godsend for helping us choose gear and rations, but the problem we are having is finding a section to hike. We plan on a total of 50 - 60 miles and we are hoping someone could point us in the right direction.
We are looking more for gentle rises than omg I think I'm having a heart attack climbs.
I want to make this a trip she will never forget, and one that may lead to many more section hikes.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Bob
Lone Wolf
08-29-2011, 19:14
come to Damascus and i'll shuttle you 50 miles north and you walk back to here. easy hiking, awesome scenery. some leaves are already changing up high
atmilkman
08-29-2011, 19:27
Definitely consider Lone Wolf's offer. The man is a wealth of information. (and no BS on top of that)
I agree with Lone Wolf. Start at Fox Creek (VA 603) and hike South to Damascus. One decent climb up Pine Mountain, but it isn't steep, just longish. And it would be in the beginning of the hike, so you get it over with early. After that it is small ups and downs with a significant down after Whitetop Mtn. Beautiful area, great scenery and some of the best views for this time of year in Grayson Highlands.....and you can pick Lone Wolf's brain :-)
Agree with Lone Wolf. Hiking from Partnership Shelter back to Damascus with my girlfriend, Dancer, about a month after y'all are doing your hike. Enjoy! :D
I think LW has a few friends on WB!:)
Virginia Archer
08-29-2011, 22:28
come to Damascus and i'll shuttle you 50 miles north and you walk back to here. easy hiking, awesome scenery. some leaves are already changing up high
That sounds nice, night have to get in touch with you come spring.
Lone Wolf, thats sounds great! Should I PM you for all the details?
wornoutboots
08-30-2011, 16:09
+ 5 on the Damascus & getting shuttled up the trail. I've done it many times. Amazing scenery & plenty of camping in prime spots!
canoehead
08-30-2011, 17:59
Start down in Salisbury, CT off Rt 41. head north to Tom Leonard shelter and end on Rt 23 in AT Parking lot near Greatbearington, MA it's about 30+ Miles Great views along the way
Lone Wolf
08-30-2011, 20:01
Lone Wolf, thats sounds great! Should I PM you for all the details?yes.........
Lone Wolf, your mailbox is full, I will try to send you a PM later today
Lone Wolf
08-31-2011, 10:19
Lone Wolf, your mailbox is full, I will try to send you a PM later todayok. it's not full now
Big Dawg
09-01-2011, 01:49
come to Damascus and i'll shuttle you 50 miles north and you walk back to here. easy hiking, awesome scenery. some leaves are already changing up high
agree,,,, and running across wild ponies and mega vista's in grayson highlands will top off a great section!
lush242000
09-01-2011, 07:29
That is a great part of the trail. Some awesome scenery.