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  1. What is the creepiest hostel/hotel/B&B/odging you have come across along the trail?

    Curious to know if any of you folks came across a really creepy hostel / hotel / B&B / Lodging that you were like.... hell no... I'm not staying there!

    Where was it and what was it called.
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  2. Ah got it. Thanks kindly.

    Ah got it. Thanks kindly.
  3. What town is before and what town is after Kennebec River?

    Trying to determine where that crossing is on a map. I'm looking at google maps and the Appalachian trail map but can't figure out where that crossing with the canoe is?

    I have monson and...
  4. The most common lightweight stove for heating water and cooking food?

    What have you seen is the most common stove for heating water and cooking food on the trail?

    Is it the Jetboil, MSR pocket rocket or another model?

    Ideally I would like something that is...
  5. The toughest areas of the Appalachian Trail

    Came across this online. Would you say this sums up the toughest areas of the Appalachian Trail?

    Mount Madison.
    Mount Katahdin.
    Mount Washington.
    Mahoosuc Notch.
    Cheoah Bald.
    Lehigh Gap /...
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    LOL I actually bought the 2019 edition. Couldn't...

    LOL I actually bought the 2019 edition. Couldn't understand a damn thing inside of it. It's all symbols and numbers and what not. I thought it would provide a list of towns like what I came across...
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    Closest Town?

    I will be starting in North Carolina. I found this list online while researching towns. Can you tell me if these are the closest towns along the appalachian trail for each state or would you...
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    The ultimate list of dangers?

    While i understand not all of these you will encounter, if any at all but I wanted to make sure i hadn't forgotten any. Here is a list of potential dangers I have compiled. Obviously some fall under...
  9. 14 states northbound - Word Association?

    For those of you who have hiked the Appalachian trail northbound starting in march or april.

    When you think of your trip going through the 14 states what word describes that state to you in your...
  10. Top reasons you come off the trail and use the towns?

    Would be interested in finding out what are the top reasons that would cause you to go to the towns along the applachian trail?

    The most obvious I would assume is buying food supplies and...
  11. Breakfast : Lunch : Dinner and snacks

    Hi, i was told i need two things for the trail when it comes to food

    Protein
    Carbs

    And to carry enough for 3 to 4 days ( then stop at a town, resupply and continue on)

    With that in mind...
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    Those would be great to know in each category....

    Those would be great to know in each category. Excellent idea. But that would make one long post ;)

    One thing you mentioned im curious about. If you don't bring a stove and cook pot. How would you...
  13. Excellent advise. Thank you. You all mention...

    Excellent advise. Thank you.

    You all mention weight. What is considered a good / average weight to carry? 10lbs?

    And how many miles a day would you say is good / average to hike? (12 to 16...
  14. Weather in March or April in Great Smoky Mountain National Park?

    Is March and April considered spring season (aka wet and cold ) but no snow? Or could you still get snow in march and all of april in the smoky mountain national park?
  15. What are the most common newbie mistakes?

    I want to avoid the most common mistakes and many of you folks are experts with first hand experience of hiking the Appalachian trail.

    So what would you say are the most common mistakes that new...
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    Your top 3 must haves in your pack?

    Curious to know from several of you, what are your top 3 items you MUST have in your pack if you are hiking the Appalachian trail?
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