Hi all, I'm new to overnight hiking, and have only done a few day-hikes in the past (Poke-O-Moonshine in upstate NY a couple of times, the Pinnacle in PA (Blue Mountain) once, Bear Mountain in NY).
I'd like to try a week-long hike along the AT somewhere. I'll be on my own, but would like to bring my dog with me. I read online that Maryland is one of the easier spots, and is about 40 miles. I'm not sure if that would take me a week. If I have extra time I wouldn't mind continuing into PA. I figure I'll hike until it's time to go back to work, and then rent a car and go home.
Anyway I'm just starting my research and thought I'd see if anyone has any advice. Maybe there are better sections to hike?
I'd really enjoy seeing nice views along the way. I don't necessarily need 10,000-foot peaks, just some nice scenery and a small peak here and there would be great.
I'll probably be going in early fall, maybe right around labor day, I suppose it'll be very warm weather at that time.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!