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guys i need a section hike to go on. i live in central oh so i would like to have as short of drive as possible to to the AT. i have about 5-7 days to go. i know i should have did more planning but this is unexpected time i didn't realize i would have. if any one has any suggestions i would appreciate it. or if any one would like to go I'll. drive.
Closest/fastest to you would probably be to hop on the I-80 and head to the Delaware Water Gap, and hit the AT from there. Then just head either south or north from there, and arrange a shuttle back to DWG after you're done.
Unless you're down further south than I'm thinking, then hop on the I-70 and head to Maryland and do that section.
MD is your best bet. A better hike for what your doing. Also, easier shuttles...
Kerosene
12-09-2011, 19:11
Believe it or not, but Roanoke is about half an hour closer to Columbus than Fredricksburg, MD is. I'd drive the 6 hours to Roanoke and have a shuttler get you up to the AT crossing at US-60/Buena Vista. Heading south you have a very easy first day (10.6 miles to Punchbowl Shelter). Depending on your fitness level, you could spend your 5-7 days getting to Daleville (78 miles), or Catawba (100 miles). You could also get dropped off at the James River 20 miles south of Buena Vista. This is a lovely hike with a lot of great views south of Daleville.
Blissful
12-09-2011, 21:01
Harper's Ferry and go south
Lion King
12-09-2011, 21:33
Why not get on the buckeye trail? where there is trail, its trail-wise, nearly identical to the AT.