I've always wanted to hike the AT, but life got in the way. Recently, I have an opportunity to do just that! Timing I think is only going to allow possibly a half way excursion.
As I'm not 100% sure of a time line (circumstances beyond my control), have others had difficulties with making reservations for SoBo departures? Guide books make it sound like all 'reasonably near' available sites will be booked months in advanced.
Can I make a mail drop type of reservation.....Hold For Hiker : Est Time of Arrival July 1st - 14 th?