WhiteBlaze Pages 2024
 A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook.
 AVAILABLE NOW. $4 for interactive PDF(smartphone version)
Read more here WhiteBlaze Pages Store

Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: Hiking in June

  1. 01-09-2006, 23:48 #1
    Almost There
    Almost There is offline
    ...Or is it Hiker Trash? Almost There's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-01-2005
    Location
    Woodstock, GA
    Age
    49
    Posts
    2,454
    Images
    17

    Default Hiking in June

    Question for some thru hikers or sectioners with large miles under their belt. I am going to be hiking the month of June, not sure where yet, could be Maine with a SOBO buddy, or could be on my own if his finances don't come together. The question is, if you had the month of June to hike, where would you hike on the AT. I more or less am looking for a starting point, doesn't matter to me if I go SOBO or NOBO, but I'm just trying to gauge weather, etc. and what would be the ideal June hike, knowing of course heat, rain and bugs can all be a part of what we like to call "vacation time". I have a couple ideas, but I just want some input from some of the more esteemed hiker trash out there other than myself. Thanks, Guys!!! BTW I don't want to hike in either NC or Georgia, already finished GA, and NC is for weekend and short section hikes due to the proximity to my house.
    Walking Dead Bear
    Formerly the Hiker Known as Almost There
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 01-10-2006, 00:00 #2
    Alligator
    Alligator is offline
    El legarto Alligator's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-02-2003
    Location
    Channel A
    Posts
    12,116
    Images
    79

    Default

    Do you wish to complete the trail by section hiking? Then anyplace is good. If you crave the social interaction of the trail, insert yourself into the pack. Otherwise, avoid it.
    "Sleepy alligator in the noonday sun
    Sleepin by the river just like he usually done
    Call for his whisky
    He can call for his tea
    Call all he wanta but he can't call me..."
    Robert Hunter & Ron McKernan

    Whiteblaze.net User Agreement.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 01-10-2006, 00:08 #3
    Almost There
    Almost There is offline
    ...Or is it Hiker Trash? Almost There's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-01-2005
    Location
    Woodstock, GA
    Age
    49
    Posts
    2,454
    Images
    17

    Default

    Yep, I'm currently section hiking, might join the pack, I am a social hiker, as I have learned so I know most will be northern Virginia by that time, just curious if anyone thinks there are better places to section on the trail at that time. I don't really want to be with the big crowd anyways, but a few people at night to share the fire so to speak is always a good thing to me.
    Walking Dead Bear
    Formerly the Hiker Known as Almost There
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 01-10-2006, 01:06 #4
    Alligator
    Alligator is offline
    El legarto Alligator's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-02-2003
    Location
    Channel A
    Posts
    12,116
    Images
    79

    Default

    I don't think I would hike in June through Maine though on second thought. The blackflies are in full force.
    "Sleepy alligator in the noonday sun
    Sleepin by the river just like he usually done
    Call for his whisky
    He can call for his tea
    Call all he wanta but he can't call me..."
    Robert Hunter & Ron McKernan

    Whiteblaze.net User Agreement.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 01-10-2006, 09:49 #5
    Almost There
    Almost There is offline
    ...Or is it Hiker Trash? Almost There's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-01-2005
    Location
    Woodstock, GA
    Age
    49
    Posts
    2,454
    Images
    17

    Default

    That is why I am asking your guys opinion, I coach football so if my buddy starts SOBO in July I may not be able to hike with him, which leaves me June to hike, I would prefer to avoid the blackflies if possible.
    Walking Dead Bear
    Formerly the Hiker Known as Almost There
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 01-10-2006, 13:01 #6
    Kerosene
    Kerosene is offline
    LT '79; AT '73-'14 in sections; Donating Member Kerosene's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-03-2002
    Location
    Minneapolis
    Age
    67
    Posts
    5,446
    Images
    558

    Default

    I did slackpacking on the New York State portion in June and had lovely weather. I'd think that anywhere from Duncannon, Pennsylvania north into Vermont would be nice that time of year.
    GA←↕→ME: 1973 to 2014
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 01-10-2006, 13:04 #7
    Lone Wolf
    Lone Wolf is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    11-20-2002
    Location
    Damascus, Virginia
    Age
    65
    Posts
    31,353

    Default

    Harpers Ferry NOBO.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 01-10-2006, 13:14 #8
    Red Hat
    Red Hat is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    02-19-2003
    Location
    Texas
    Age
    76
    Posts
    1,979
    Images
    1

    Default

    Last year I met some friends just south of Waynesboro and hiked north through the Shenandoahs to Harper's Ferry. Great hike! Arrived in Harper's Ferry on June 21 (hike naked day)... I didn't
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 01-10-2006, 14:19 #9
    Almost There
    Almost There is offline
    ...Or is it Hiker Trash? Almost There's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-01-2005
    Location
    Woodstock, GA
    Age
    49
    Posts
    2,454
    Images
    17

    Default

    I was thinking NOBO from Harpers or starting somewhere in Va and hike towards Harpers. Although hiking north from Duncannon is an idea.
    Walking Dead Bear
    Formerly the Hiker Known as Almost There
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 01-10-2006, 14:26 #10
    Jack Tarlin
    Jack Tarlin is offline
    Join Date
    10-12-2002
    Location
    Hanover, NH
    Posts
    13,191

    Default

    If possible, I'd save the area north of Harpers for a cooler month than June.

    If I were to hike for the entire month of June, I'd start in Erwin, TN, which would give you the opportunity to enjoy the Roan Highlands area during late spring and wildflower season; it's also a great time to do Southwest and Central Virginia.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 01-10-2006, 21:06 #11
    Lilred
    Lilred is offline
    Springer - Front Royal Lilred's Avatar
    Join Date
    07-26-2003
    Location
    White House, TN.
    Age
    65
    Posts
    3,100
    Images
    19

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Tarlin
    If possible, I'd save the area north of Harpers for a cooler month than June.

    If I were to hike for the entire month of June, I'd start in Erwin, TN, which would give you the opportunity to enjoy the Roan Highlands area during late spring and wildflower season; it's also a great time to do Southwest and Central Virginia.

    Hey, that's great to know. I'm planning on starting in Erwin and hiking north for the month of June. Being a teacher does have its advantages.
    "It was on the first of May, in the year 1769, that I resigned my domestic happiness for a time, and left my family and peaceable habitation on the Yadkin River, in North Carolina, to wander through the wilderness of America." - Daniel Boone
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 01-10-2006, 22:38 #12
    eightiesguy
    eightiesguy is offline
    Registered User eightiesguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    01-09-2006
    Location
    Shawnee, OH
    Age
    46
    Posts
    17

    Default

    Yes, tis nice to be a teacher.... I'm spending a week in June hiking the Georgia Section with a couple friends.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
++ New Posts ++
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules