2012 Section Hikers

[SmokeEater]

Plans for the year?

My plan is to make it to Damascus this year. I will be starting at Spivey Gap. Probably break it up into two trips.

[Spools]

Starting on Springer March 20-21 and I have until June 7 off work. I'm hoping to make it to I-64, waynesboro va in that time.

[kevin]

Not sure yet. I know the approximate timeline -- probably about 3 weeks somewhere between mid-May and mid-June (break from teaching). Also know that its going to be somewhere north of Va 603, Fox Creek (as that is as far north as I've gotten). Beyond that though, I'm still up in the air.

[tiptoe]

This year I'm scaling back, due to a broken ankle at the end of August. If all goes well, and it has so far (I can walk 3 miles now in an hour, my usual casual pace), I'm hoping to feel ready to section my home state of Connecticut late summer. Before that, it'll be walks in the local parks with my dog, introducing my granddaughter to hiking and camping, and working in my garden.

[mikec]

I'm going to try and make it through the Whites this year.

[backtracker2]

My plan is to head north from Harpers Ferry around early to mid-May and walk til I am tired of being out there. If that turns out to be Katahdin that would be great but I'm not setting any distance goals this trip.

[BobTheBuilder]

April this year will be Hwy 42 north to Daleville with my college-age son, September will be Daleville north to Buena Vista by myself.

[Berserker]

Ahhh yes...another year, and some more sections. Let's see here, I did VA 611 to Pearisburg in January, and that was fun...a bit cold on Saturday morning (25 F). The loose plan thus far for the rest of this year is to do Pen-Mar park to Pine Grove Furnace SP in April, and NJ/NY (to Arden Valley Rd in NY where I started a section last year) in late May. Not sure about the rest of the year, but it'll probably be a couple of local sections here in VA.

Oh yeah, and I might break 1000 miles this year...woo hoo!

[58starter]

I have made it to Elk Park so far and plan to start there sometimes in April and make it to Damascus, Va

[Lyle]

Will be picking up at Culvers Gap in NJ and heading north for two or three weeks in May. Then head back out for two or three weeks in September, picking up where I leave off in May.

Then in spring of 2013 do another couple of weeks, and finish it out in September of 2013, after I semi retire. Hopefully be hitting Katadin in Sept or Oct with the class of 2013.

I haven't actually done the mileage calculations, but I assume this is a reasonable plan.

Come hike up north a bit Jeremy, would love to get out there with you again. Maybe I'll have to revisit someplace in VA once you're up there.

[Blissful]

Check out the Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/179997858744135/) group too - AT Section Hikers

[Blissful]

Going out this weekend as a matter of fact....

[Seatbelt]

Just did Sam's Gap to Erwin last weekend--great weather! Will resume north from there in May and then again in October; hope to make Damascus this year at least.

[kolokolo]

Hoping to hike from Pawling, NY to N. Adams, MA in late Summer. Also complete some weekend sections in PA starting at Duncannon in Spring and Fall.

[jigsaw]

starting in erwin in april heading up to kincora with my wife and daughter along with model-t and some freinds from clarksville tenn.

[Codger]

Wife and I leave Dickey Gap in the last of April and head north to Daleville.

[Rangerman40]

I will be hitting the approach trail April 15 and heading north for 8 days. Hoping to get to the GA/NC border.

[Hikes in Rain]

Plans for the year?

My plan is to make it to Damascus this year. I will be starting at Spivey Gap. Probably break it up into two trips.

Hoo, wow! My plan exactly! If all goes well......

Hmm, wonder if we could meet up and share rides?

[SpecialK]

Hiking Harpers Ferry to Delaware water gap in April

[dink]

I have to break things up because of work but am going to try to get from delaware water gap to harpers ferry done in 3 different sections some in each of may, june and july...waiting for the boss to OK the weeks off I asked for.

[Northern Lights]

Apr/May Fontana to Erwin or bust!

[JansportD2]

Harper's Ferry to Damascus or visa versa late June to July.

[Sandy of PA]

Damascus to Harpers Ferry starting May 14 for this years "chunk hike"!

[Lemhi]

Leaving Harper's Ferry 3rd week of March or so heading to Springer.

[Del Q]

As things have turned out, I typically do a hike in the spring and one in the fall. Planning on Bland to Damascus in March and 100 Miles in VT in October (trees)

That will bring me from Damascus to Franconia Notch...........would like to start getting in a 3rd hike each year as well

Really look forward to each hike.............

[BigHodag]

If I get 2 weeks off, then I'll ride the dog east and section SOBO from Kent CT to NT 17A where I left off in 2011.

If I can only manage 1 week, then I'll be sectioning the first 70 miles of the Ouachita National Scenic Trail locally.

[LIhikers]

Either July or August of this year the wife and I will hike Pinkham Notch, NH and go north. How far will be decided by how long I can get off from work. Hoping for 2 weeks but may have to settle for something less.

[bflorac]

Woods Hole (Pearisburg) to Waynesboro starting late June.

[chiefduffy]

Damascus to Bland. Sometime around TrailDays

[klpicktown]

I have done Pearisburg to Damascus and am looking for my next section. Looking for anywhere from 75-100 mile section......suggestions?

How's the trip headin north from Pearisburg? Good PA sections that mileage?

[jbsbestfan]

I keep trying to plan larger section hikes, and the trips keep falling through...so......this year, my new years resolution was to do at least 1 weekend every month, all year.
Jan-neels gap to unicoi (done in below freezing temps)
Feb-unicoi to dicks creek gap
March-Camp Hollow Rod to Dennis Cove road
April-Damascus to Massie
May-Newfound to Clingmans (day hike)
June-Harpers Ferry to Pa.
July-Nantahal River to Fontana
August-Newfound to davenport Gap
September-Roan High Knob to Indian Grave Gap (dayhike)
October-Indian Grave Gap to Erwin (with layover on shinbone trail)
November-Dennis cove road to Va421
December-Davenport Gap to Max Patch

If I can stay focused, I will have completed about 500 miles of AT and almost all of Ga, NC, and Tenn

[flemdawg1]

May: ElK Garden to Damascus then leap ahead to Dickie Gap to Bland VA (9days)
June: 10 days with my wife, Winding Stair Gap to Standing Bear.

[klpicktown]

Pearisburg to Troutville in June......anyone????????

[Raul Perez]

NY/CT Border to Dalton, MA first week in June. That's my big trip for the year.

[Lemni Skate]

Up to this point I've hike Georgia and the section from Grayson Highlands to Damascus and Evrything from the Tye River in Virginia north to Pen-Mar Park.

So me (and my two kids aged 12 and 14) plan the following: A short hike over Easter Week from Tye River south to James River (this will kick off with killer climb of The Priest -- so I'm trying to get back in shape so I'll enjoy day 1). As soon as school gets out (middle of June for us), We're doing Pen-Mar Park to Duncannon where we'll be picked up to go to cross country camp (my kids participate and I coach). We will then try to finish off PA after that. If I find another long week-end in 2012 I'd like to do Grayson Highlands north to where ever we can get.

Hoping next summer (much longer summer for us than this year due to changes in our school calendar) to knock out all of North Carolina and missing parts of Virginia so we will have hiked everything south of PA/NJ line. Though that might be a hair ambitious for me.

[WillieMD]

Starting my first section hike on the AT this year. Fontana to Damascus beginning early may. Still working on getting back to Austin or Dallas from Damascus - any thoughts on this? I need to be back by the end of may. Also, how tough is this section? I'm budgeting 12-15 miles per day with maybe 3 or 4 zeros thrown in there. Is that realistic? I'm in pretty good shape and should be carrying around 32-35lbs. Thanks in advance!

[Zim]

First leg for me. Erwin to Harper's Ferry. If I can make it into PA, even better!

[jfarrell04]

Our 26th annual section hike is planned for sometime this fall. We are planning on the ~65 miles between NY22 and Guilder Pond picnic area. This will put us over the 1,500 mile mark!!

[FoghornLeghorn]

April or May, Davenport Gap to Fontana Dam...
October, Hot Springs, NC to Sam's Gap.

[msupple]

Leaving early to mid April...plan is to go from Springer to Harpers Ferry....more or less the half way point. Return next year and complete the second half. I'm leaving the door open in case I want to complete a straight through this year. That's why I'm leaving in April.We don't want to feel any pressure while hiking but still want to do the entire trail.

[B.B.]

Starting my first section hike on the AT this year. Fontana to Damascus beginning early may. Still working on getting back to Austin or Dallas from Damascus - any thoughts on this? I need to be back by the end of may. Also, how tough is this section? I'm budgeting 12-15 miles per day with maybe 3 or 4 zeros thrown in there. Is that realistic? I'm in pretty good shape and should be carrying around 32-35lbs. Thanks in advance!
My friend and I did that exact section last June. Took us 27 days. That was our longest backpack trip so far. We did a Near-0 at Standing Bear, a Zero in Hot Springs, and overnights at Erwin and Roan Mtn (Mtn Harbor--great place). It was probably just the right amount of challenge for us...Had a great time!!

[PapaGarrettP]

Knocked out all of Georgia and about 20 miles (north of Hot Springs) in NC in 2011. Plan to spend 2012 doing as much as NC as possible. All SOBO.

[AggieAl]

I did that same section last year.. I averaged the same 12-15 miles per day. (I was 67 last year.) Great trip

Getting out of Damascus is somewhat of a pain. Contact the folks at Mt Rogers Outfitters to arrange a shuttle. Last year I took a shuttle to Bristol, then a Greyhound to Knoxville for a flight to Dallas. That ended up as two days.

It might be easier to shuttle to a town with Amtrak and then to somewhere with an airport.

[Many Moons]

Flight to Atlanta on 8TH and plan on hitting trail that day. Going NOBO as far as possible in 14 days. I will be hopping on one foot if my Achilles does not heel quicker than last two months. Looks like we might run into each other on trail. Good Luck too all and God Speed!!!





Leaving early to mid April...plan is to go from Springer to Harpers Ferry....more or less the half way point. Return next year and complete the second half. I'm leaving the door open in case I want to complete a straight through this year. That's why I'm leaving in April.We don't want to feel any pressure while hiking but still want to do the entire trail.

[PR Man]

Started at Springer 3 years ago - and did good mileage. So far I've made it about 20 miles north of Erwin to Iron Gap. This year work and family are making it harder to do more than a week at a time. This year (in May) I'm going from Iron Gap to Damascus. Should take 6 or 7 days. Sure wish I could take a month ! You and I are about the same age. I'm sure you can appreciate that I want to do more while my health is still great. ! Good Luck to you.

[stranger]

I'm not 'section hiking' but I will be on the AT again this year, the plan as of now is to hike from Pearisburg to Waynesboro or Front Royal depending on timeframes and other things coming together, this hike will be preceded by a thru-hike of the Long Trail so hoping to be pushing north from Pearisburg in mid/late August

[Silver Bear]

Winding Stair Gap to Fontana Dam late March. That completes to Dennis Cove. I will do Dennis Cove to Damascus or farther in mid October.

[FlyPaper]

Here is what I've done so far:
http://www.atdist.com/logview?l=DbOxjjklACwtG&h=8bed1b

Here is what I hope to add:
http://www.atdist.com/atdist?k1=AA&k2=ALA&h=265a9793&year=2012
http://www.atdist.com/atdist?k1=FT&k2=FZ&h=1a19e15d&year=2012

[buzz48843]

I will be filling in a section from Bland to Pearisburg and then jumping up to US501 on to Waynesboro in May. I also will be stopping by Trail Days! I can't wait to get out there again:))

[Bucketfoot]

Just retired. will be hiking Damascus to Springer. Leaving mid April.

[10%]

I plan to do my 2nd 200-mile stretch this year--maybe more. I'll be leaving Clingmans Dome in the 2nd week of June headed north. Would love to make it all the way to Damascus!

[shelb]

Oh yeah, and I might break 1000 miles this year...woo hoo!

AWESOME!!!:banana

[ERNMAN]

Harpers Ferry to Lehigh Gap in June.... I have a month. We will see how that goes... :)

[cowpoke]

Hot Springs to Erwin in April.....Erwin to 19E in Sept.

[plus2]

plus 2 here,,,,,,,planning to start march 23rd,,,,,,and hike the trail starting in georgia............ending on katahdin.....anyone out there looking to start the same time? if so,,,,,,love to hear from you

[wornoutboots]

I just finished Springer to the NOC in January so now i've completed the trail all the way up to Fox Creek VA. I'll start @ 150 miles north of there & hike back to Damascus for trail days, then do the JMT in late Aug thru September then back on the AT in the Fall colors to finish up the rest of VA & maybe throw in a December hike as well?

[tenn_hiker]

Starting at Rock Gap in North Carolina, over spring Break. I hope to make it to the end of the smokies.. 132.1 miles in about 8 and a half days. plus i'm hiking with my friend who has never done any hiking really. should be a blast! can't wait!

[Tinker]

I plan to finish northern Pa. (waiting for rattlers and copperheads to come out). We only saw one little copperhead between Duncannon and Port Clinton last November.

Should be lots of snakes (lots of bugs from warm winter to feed lots of small animals which will have large litters, clutches, whatever to feed lots of snakes). Should be interesting.

[Seatbelt]

I should be there around the same time-direction. What week are you going? I plan to go the week before Memorial day.

[Seatbelt]

This post was directed to PR Man. Sorry.

[rookiehiker]

I plan on hiking the Md Section SOBO in April.

[Toolumpy]

Heading north from Sam's Gap around April 21st or 28th to Waynesboro Va. Broke a bone in my foot last year so only lasted 2 days.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Just did my first overnight of the year in MA over the weekend, finally feels like winter. I'm going to try to get out to the trail for a couple weeks later this year, but no plans yet.

[SmokeEater]

Hiking Spivey Gap to US 19E-61.1 miles.

[Lyle]

Made arrangements for my shuttle yesterday. Hiking from Culver's Gap in NJ to Great Barrington, MA starting May 4th. 199.6 miles. Hope the weather is nice.

[P1nkPanther]

I've scaled back my planned thru-hike to try and complete Springer to Damascus in about 5 weeks. Husband was planned companion for thru but he bailed on me because of a job offer. I'm lucky he is understanding enough to be OK with me hiking while he house-hunts in the new job location. A good female friend who hikes and has worked with me for years in manual labor volunteer positions is between job contracts so she's decided to join me. We'll get on the trail on April 18th.

[Lyle]

Hiking Spivey Gap to US 19E-61.1 miles.


Add a night at Mountain Harbour if you can, then get their breakfast - well worth the $9 extra - FANTASTIC meal.

When are you heading out for this? I hiked it last summer and it was one of my favorite areas. The Azaleas and Rhododendron were in full bloom on Roan and Jane Bald (lots of people too). Little Hump and Hump were amazing, we hiked over them on partly cloudy day. Sometimes we were above the clouds, sometimes in the clouds, sometimes in bright sun. Absolutely beautiful several miles, thoroughly enjoyed that hike.

Hope it's as great for you.

[PR Man]

I'm going from Iron Gap to Damascus in May (hopefully before trail days).

Maybe I'll see you out there.

Started at Springer 3 years ago and just doing sections as I can.

Sure wish responsibilities would permit a "thru hike" - but I don't
think it's in my future.

Anyway - Damascus is a good target - - almost 500 miles into the trail and already
covered GA, NC and TN.

[ScottP]

Just got back from a quick section: bland to pearisburg. Hope to get in as much hiking as I can this year.

[Sunny Daze]

Have been trying to figure out where to start 2 month section hike in Late July. So far have sone 40 mile section from Fontana Dam to newfound gap- 40 miles. So this is a big deal for me. Now planning to start in Vermont at Dartmouth and go south for 2 months.

[scurley]

Just decided this spring to start section hiking. Starting in CT end of April headed out for 4 days. We will see how far north I can get, all depends on how much time I can get off of work but right now I have at least 2 more 4 day weekends (May and September) and a 5 day vacation in July. Shorter weekend hikes are doable as I live in MA and the trail is never that far of a drive.

[AggieAl]

I did that last year starting about the same time. Great trip. Getting into or out of Damascus is a pain. You might try getting a shuttle from Mt. Rodgers to Johnson City. That is a regional airport including Delta. I did a shuttle to Bristol and then a bus to Knoxville. That was long and a real pain.

Enjoy the hike.

I will be starting again at Damascus.

[ATSeamstress]

I just completed one section, around Hot Springs, that strings together everything from Springer to Killington, VT. I hope to go out in July and August and finish up, situations at home permitting.

[Tharwood]

All of TN this year....

[FlyPaper]

2 weeks, I'm off for 35 miles in VA.

http://www.atdist.com/atdist?k1=FT&k2=FZ&h=1a19e15d&year=2012

[Del Q]

Bland to Damascus a few weeks ago

Manchester Vt to Hanover in the Fall.............really want to get a 3rd hike in this year

[markc7]

Starting in Monson in early June, and hiking south for four or five weeks.

[RHODY_island]

attempting ny 17-southfields to katahdin april 23/24th and some how obtained 3 months off from work, so if any one is willing or wants to join/meet up that would be great. feel free to contact = [email protected]

[Northern Lights]

Off to the Smokies in a couple of weeks for a nice 3 week hike. Should make it to Erwin. :D

[wornoutboots]

I'll be hiking @ 150 miles north of the Grayson Highlands into the Grayson Highlands then head into TRail Days on theat Thursday or Friday.

This weekend I'll be playing around in the Big South Fork in TN

[vamelungeon]

I had planned to do a section ending at Damascus in May but I see Trail Days will be going on then, so I'm probably going to go someplace else where it will be less crowded and quieter. I have time off in June too but haven't decided what to do.

[Watson]

My son and I are going to do the whole GSMNP the first week in July. I've hiked the AT in lots of spots over the years but never really kept up with it, so now I'm gonna keep up with it starting with this hike. Probably good that we're starting here since the camping fees for the GSMNP will go into effect next year.

[JohnF]

Brother and I are doing Franconia Notch to Pinkham Notch in late June. We heard it is a tough section so we wanted to do it while we're young. Only having one week each year for our section hike certainly adds to the challenge regardless of the terrain.

[born2weld]

Newfound Gap to Damascus? Leaving the 2nd week of June.

[Kerosene]

Pinkham Notch to Rangeley, mid-September. I'm really looking forward to that climb out of the Notch!

[jfarrell04]

Just returned from a short 3 niter between US 60 and VA 56/Tye River. Camped the last nite (Friday nite) atop the Priest. Outstanding views!!

[Lyle]

Just returned from a short 3 niter between US 60 and VA 56/Tye River. Camped the last nite (Friday nite) atop the Priest. Outstanding views!!

Beautiful area as I recall from many years ago. Had a L---o---n---g lunch at the Tye River with a major water bottle fight on a very warm spring day. Good memories. Climb up out of the Gorge was tough to take in late afternoon after such a long break, but hey, it's all good.

[Trail.BlazR]

I'm in the planning stages with my Brother to do a section in Late July/Early Aug.

One of 3 options:
- Damascus to Pearisburg.
- Shenandoah NP
- 100 Mi. Wilderness approach to Mt. Katahdin

The VA sections are close enough to make it easy access. However in Late summer, it seems like we'll have to pack alot of water. Of the 2, my pref would be Damascus. Shendandoah just seems too busy and too close to the drive for my tast.

ME trip would require a train from NC up to ME, then some shuttling to Monson, then back from Katahdin. However, the payoff is in the splendor/solitude that would not be as easily found in VA.

My goal is to give my brother and I an experience that will possibly foster a potential Thru when he gets his diploma in another year.

At 13 lbs each, we've already got our packs outfitted with everything but food/water and a couple of personal items. Potential to drop another pound before we set out.

I'd love to hear feedback from anyone who's traveled all 3 locations. What are the good/bad of any of them.

[Pony]

Looks like I may get layed off in the not too distant future. If this happens I plan on going from Waynesboro to Harpers Ferry dropping off job applications along the way and whereever I get a job, I'll call home.

[Pony]

Trail.BlazR - All three are awesome sections, however I would imagine Virginia will be pretty hot that time of year. On the other hand, if I were going to do a thru later, I might want to save Maine for last. Tough call, but I doubt you'll be disappointed regardless of your decision.

[BobTheBuilder]

April this year will be Hwy 42 north to Daleville with my college-age son, September will be Daleville north to Buena Vista by myself.

The first part is done. Last week was absolutely beautiful weather to hike that section. At 718.6 miles, I am claiming 1/3 complete with the trail!

[ScottS]

Trout Creek, VA (just South of Dragon's Tooth) -> Katahdin.

The 1400 mile section. :)

Starting June 2nd.

[Kerosene]

The first part is done. Last week was absolutely beautiful weather to hike that section. At 718.6 miles, I am claiming 1/3 complete with the trail!Congrats BTB! Looks like you've got about 30 years to complete the rest of the AT (it's taken *me* about that long!).

[KristalB]

I have 8 days off work next month, so my son and I are hiking SOBO from Duncanon, PA to Pen Mar Park, MD. STOKED to be out longer than a weekend at a time! :)

[Berserker]

The loose plan thus far for the rest of this year is to do Pen-Mar park to Pine Grove Furnace SP in April, and NJ/NY (to Arden Valley Rd in NY where I started a section last year) in late May.
Just did Pen-Mar to Pine Grove Furnance SP last weekend. Fun section, but only one decent view (Chimney Rocks) in the whole thing. Loved the shelters in this section as most of them have caretakers, and are kept up quite nicely...you can't beat the hand sanitzer and TP in the privy at Tumbling Run. A fire ban was on in this section. Oh yeah, and where are these alleged rocks in PA...apparently they're further North.

[mgeiger]

Springer Mtn to Neels Gap.

[WineyJack]

My daughter and I will be doing our first of many sections in June. We plan on starting at Springer and seeing where we get in 7 days. We're hoping to get out of Georgia but it's our first real hiking/camping shot out of the gate so we'll see how that goes!

[Evenflow]

I'm planning to start where I left off last year, just south of Erwin on May 15th.. Devils Fork road or something like that. Discussed shuttle with Pipe Maker. Then walk to Troutdale VA. I plan to stop and see CC at Greasy Creek. I reccomend it she great. I just hope I time it right. She 's probably going to Trail Days. I also was told to stop at Kincoras? I can think of little else right now. I wanna WALK! Any good hints? Recommendations? DO's and DON'Ts? Thanks! Evenflow.

[Dugan Nash]

From Springer Mountain, GA to my parents front door in Smithsburg, MD (just south of the Mason-Dixon line).
Should get started the third week in May (14th to the 17th).

[excuses]

From penmar north for 3 weeks. 5 more weeks to wait

[gwb]

Hoping to bargin for two weeks off this year... Continue North from Greenwood Lake NY. Maybe a week in early June and a week in September. Then my usual night or two trips close to my home. I am within 2 hours of any section of the AT in PA, as close as one hour.

[Berserker]

...NJ/NY (to Arden Valley Rd in NY where I started a section last year) in late May...
Just did this last week. Started in Delaware Water Gap and hiked to Arden Valley Rd. in Harriman SP. Dang, this section was a lot harder than I thought it would be. It was wet most of the week, which is what I think made it hard since there are a lot of rocks in this section. The piece in Southern NY up to Harriman was particulary difficult with several rock climbs mixed in. Also did not enjoy the descent down Agony Grind.

Saw 4 bears in NJ in the meadow after crossing Canal Rd. It was funny cause I didn't see hide nor hair of one until that day when I saw all of them in the span of about 3 minutes (mother with 2 large cubs, and the other bear was on it's own).

[JKatz]

My wife and I are leaving Davenport gap to Hot Springs in a couple of weeks. We have been section hiking for three years now.. Hoping for better weather than last year.. JKatz and Specs.

[Minnitonka]

Starting at Deleware Water Gap and making my way north to NY. I am taking my time and just want to enjoy- I have not checked out the mileage yet, or how long it might take. Because of school, I will not do it all at once, but in smaller sections, picking up where I left off.

[steve43]

Knocking out Front Royal to Waynesboro, PA. Finally getting out of VA.

[Berry Belle]

As of last week, I now have under 600 miles to go! Katahdin to VA Rt 606 (Trent's Store) took a mere 20 years. The remaining 594 will be child's play:banana

[FarmerChef]

Knocking out another 500-600 this year with the wifey, kids and dogs. Got it spread out over 4 9-10 day trips. Already completed Waynesboro to the Keiffer Oak and just finished PA, NJ and all but 15 miles of NY this past week. Next up we'll finish NY, CT and MA then go south again in late-fall to wrap up Virginia (finally!).

[Creek Dancer]

As of last week, I now have under 600 miles to go! Katahdin to VA Rt 606 (Trent's Store) took a mere 20 years. The remaining 594 will be child's play:banana

Wow, that's awesome. You give me hope! I am on the 30 year plan myself. :)

[TrekkerJeff]

My wife and I did from Daleville VA (where got off the AT last year) to Harpers Ferry from April 20 to May 21. Hopefully we will get back on in September and knock out Maryland and PA.

[canoe]

Starting the SNP at Rock Fish Gap July 8 will hike the section to Front Royal. We will take as long as it takes. This will be our first section of the AT. I know it will be warm but we are looking forward to getting on the trail. Any helpful thoughts. Ive been reading many posts for four months. I think I know what I am getting into.... but there is always the unexpected. One thing about SNP is your never to far from civilization.

[Berry Belle]

Starting the SNP at Rock Fish Gap July 8 will hike the section to Front Royal. We will take as long as it takes. This will be our first section of the AT. I know it will be warm but we are looking forward to getting on the trail. Any helpful thoughts. Ive been reading many posts for four months. I think I know what I am getting into.... but there is always the unexpected. One thing about SNP is your never to far from civilization.


SNP is a good place to start. The terrain isn't too challenging, and there are some beautiful views as well as a few places to get treats or even a nice dinner. Have a wonderful trip and don't forget to tell us how it went!

[hikerboy57]

just got the word from the boss , taking august off to do ME SOBO. I just reserved my sites in baxter, will climb katahdin the morning of Aug 3.then head south to gorham.
im psyched!!!!

[wornoutboots]

I'm hoping to knock out VA this year, starting at Fox Creek & heading North in October for @ 150 then back wherever I leave off on that trip in Nov/December to finish VA off