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trailchick
05-17-2013, 09:15
Hi,
I didnt recieve my ALOW guide book in mail yet and I am anxiously waiting... as I sit and wonder what are the best mail drops on the section of the AT from Harpers Ferry to CT? Meaning the closest and easiest to get to via walking. I have planned to stop only a few times, getting things at stores and such as I can. I have Hamburg PA covered as I have friends that live there and will trade a box out for me. any suggestions are helpful.
Thank you.

Teacher & Snacktime
05-17-2013, 11:41
Teahorse Hostel, Harper's Ferry
Hostel International on Sandy Hook Rd, Knoxville, MD
Free State Hiker Hostel, Smithsburg, MD

Backcountry Outfitters, Kent, CT

Other than post offices, these are the only places with which I have experience....have fun!

trailchick
05-19-2013, 20:07
Thank you Teacher and Snacktime! I will check it out

Cookerhiker
05-20-2013, 14:30
Not a complete list, but here are some.

In Southern PA, Birchy's hostel High Mountain Haven off Shippensburg Rd. accepts maildrops and you can stay there inexpensively.

Duncannon and Port Clinton are good locations for maildrops in central PA. The Doyle Hotel accepts them in Duncannon. For Port Clinton, I'd use the PO so you have to time your arrival for a weekday.

NE PA - the town of Delaware Water Gap has a PO and the outfitter also accepts maildrops per the Companion.

NJ - High Point State Park also accepts maildrops per the Companion

NY at the Hudson River - send to PO at Fort Montgomery

Eastern NY - send to PO at Pawling

You'll find more details on these and others when you receive your guide.

trailchick
05-21-2013, 21:09
Thank you, I appreciate all advice

Blissful
05-22-2013, 10:08
Birchys is closed, isn't it?

Buy at the store in Pine Grove Furnace SP or down the rd near Caledonia SP
Duncannnon
Port Clinton (or buy at Wally World)
Delaware Water Gap
Unionville, NY inthe middle of NJ
Ft montgomery