I am closing in on completing the AT. I have Vermont and half of Maine left to do and plan to finish Maine this September. (Hope to be in Millinocket for the Trail's End Festival this year.)
What would be the best time for me to hike Vermont? I've been warned to avoid mud season, black fly season, and heat of summer. Due to conflicting with my plans to hike in Maine September 1-16, it'd be hard for me to also hike Vermont in August or September.
I did CT and MA this past May and found that pleasant enough weather. My preference is to get Vermont done this year and not put it off to next year, but will do just that if that's the advice from those who know.
I am looking at booking flights from Nashville, so ... Suggestions? Hints? Cautions?
Thanks in advance! WB is such a great site and community of helpful folks! The AT community is amazing and I appreciate it!!!
P.S. I have left the very short section from Bears Den Trail Center, VA to Harpers Ferry, WV left for the completion of my section hikes of the AT. Will do that last.