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Hanover, NH looks like a great spot to start. I can take a Train there and easy start and should be close to other SOBOs around mid-August. Thanks. Hopefully I won't start there, but if it comes...

My hike doesn't have to be under 4 months. I'm looking for atleast 4 months. And the continuous hike is really just for simplification. I only have to plan a trip to the start, then its just where...

Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to start with the fleece mittens and possumdown gloves from Zpacks. The only part of me that actually gets cold is my hands so I'm bringing a backup. Also I've...

I'm hoping to start in early July (at Katahdin) but do to outside forces I might not be able to start until August. I don't really feel like putting off a hike until next year. I don't have to...

So any opinions on starting at the NY/CT border (Pawling, NY) around mid July NOBO, then coming back and heading to Springer. I've never been to New York so that should be fun too.

Thanks for the reply. I see a few views to the page, so I guess I'm doing good on the clothing.

Prep hike went well. I went to Clark Creek in Mississippi. It was short but they go straight up and straight down every hill. It had lots of muddy climbs, rocks in the creeks, and even ticks(I had...

I plan on doing a SOBO starting early july (Maybe the 10th) I'm starting at Katahdin. I'm from Louisiana and I don't see many cold days. I'm wondering if I'm bringing enough clothing. Normally on...

http://www.aquaclip.com/ is what I use and I love it. I hang 2 smart water bottles up front and it makes a nice counter weight

I did a 7 mile prep-hike with a 30lbs pack today and the idea of a short flip flop sounds like a good idea. Whats some good places with good transportation options?

I'm looking at a July start also. I've been hiking many times, but I'm not what I would consider physically fit right now and I doubt I'll have enough time to get in an OK condition before I...

Thanks for the info this helps alot! I might be changing to plans from a 2016 Flip-Flop to a 2015 SOBO.

What temperature rating for your sleeping bag are you planning on bringing? Starting late April/May seems like I could get away with a 30 or 40 degree bag.

Lauriep Thank you so much for the info. I am NOT having family meet me at Katahdin which is why I am trying to figure out logistics since I will not have a car available.

So basically Katahdin...

So what is the best way to Harpers Ferry? I see it has a train stop but what city should I be looking at for greyhound or airplanes?

I need a way to Harpers Ferry and a way from Katahdin to...

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: Flip-Flop from Harpers Ferry
Starting: Late April
Approach Trail - Skipping it and hoping to make it to Birmingham, AL via the BMT and Pinhoti.

Now its on to saving...

As a MTBer and hiker I would say the Georgia section of the Pinhoti might be a better starting point. Lots of mountain bikers go ride the Pinhoti year round and they usually are only looking for a...

this map looks great. Thanks

I tired the Gatorade on the bungiee cord and I hated it. I found out about Aqua Clips and it has made it stable and light. http://sticksblog.com/2013/11/23/aqua-clip-water-bottle-holder/

No snakes, but lots of bees and wasps. There was a huge wasp nest on a tree right on the trail. I'm amazed I didn't get stung.

Well I tried to do the whole trip. I was not ready for the heat. I made it from cave creek to the bottom of the stairway to heaven on day one then I just got too hot the next day and I was drinking...

Any problems with parking at Turnipseed and leaving my car for a few days?

I wanted to do an out and back trip, but the weathers looking bad so I'm going to park in the middle and do my trip that...

I downloaded the app and for $5 got the map. It looks pretty good on the phone. It's going to help me out a good bit. Also it has a few cool features.

Should I park at the Cheaha store, or is leaving my car the the Cheaha trail head Arch OK?

This sounds great and I'll be walking the other direction on all the trails that I've already been on. You are making this trip way too easy for me. Thank you for the great idea