View Full Version : Md. in mid to late March
The thread about doing the Smokies in mid March got me thinking-am I likely to run into a crowd of spring breakers in Md. at that time? I probably will still go in March, though, maybe just plan to get to the campsites earlier in the day or stay away from shelters. Anyone else planning to be out there?
FarmerChef
02-22-2013, 12:22
I've hiked over Spring Break and over Thanksgiving week twice (both typically college breaks) and I've yet to see a sizeable group of people out for any extended period on the trail. Mostly, I see them on the weekends, sometimes for a long weekend but certainly not for the whole trip. And I have met 4 or 5 who were out for the whole week. You should be fine in MD. I was in mid/southern VA for my holiday hikes. Even being near Virginia Tech we only saw kids out on the weekends. Hope that helps.
Thanks; that tells me what I need to know.
marylandmymaryland
02-23-2013, 11:20
I'm planning to do the MD section 3/19 - 3/21 but I'll be a single and won't be using shelters unless it's down pouring. When were you planning on headed out? Perhaps out paths will cross.
I'm not sure of my dates yet for work/family reasons; I'll post as soon as I do know. It could be during that time frame you mention.
I'll be doing Md. 3/21 to 3/24 if anyone plans to be out there.
marylandmymaryland
03-07-2013, 21:31
i'll pass you headed home if you're headed north. i'm starting in HF on the 18th, headed up to Penn-Mar, and then coming back to HF by the 22nd
Mas Mejor
03-07-2013, 22:22
And I'll pass you if you're headed south. My son and I are starting northbound out of Harpers Ferry the morning of the 24th.
I'll be headed north, so I'll run into Marylandmymaryland. Happy hiking to both of you.
I'm heading N. out of Harper's Ferry on the 23rd. with a couple of friends.