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68fish
05-05-2012, 10:18
Hello,

I will be starting my first section hike from Luray, VA north to the Harpers Ferry area over the July 4 holiday week. I have a few questions:

-General idea of the weather to expect that time of year,

-Will the trail be crowded with holiday hikers,

-Will a 50 degree bag be overkill, or should I just bring a blanket?

Thanks for your help!!

ScottP
05-05-2012, 11:01
Hot, humid, probably rainy

Yes

I'd bring a 40 degree. The mountains CAN get cold at night year round.

Enjoy!

johnnybgood
05-05-2012, 14:06
July is generally hot in Virginia & humidity can be brutal here. A 40 degree bag will be plenty warm .

Ticks are already out in record numbers so be vigilant and check often.

Have fun !

GritsNgreens
05-05-2012, 14:18
+1 to both the above comments also HYDRATE,HYDRATE,HYDRATE can't say it enough also bannanas or a potassium supplement to avoid muscle cramps. Good luck and have fun

Ktaadn
05-05-2012, 14:42
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