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1- Shenendoah
From Charlottesvile VA (I could get there from Washington (and getting there from NYC by bus maybe), then get a shuttle to the trailhead) to Harpers Ferry.
Or the opposite, from North to South.
2- Maine, along the 100 mile wilderness
But I'm afraid this would be to remote to get to and back from there.
Plus it seems to be quite buggy in the summer.
3- Vermont : around the Green Mountains, somewhere between the long trail and the AT
Not too far from NYC, starting from Williamstown MA or Manchester VT a,d doing some hikes Northbound. (not sure yet where to reasonably stop, if there are options to stop on the way)
4- Delaware : your option George
Starting at Delaware water gap north (how to get there from NYC, to be determined (see my previous message))
Ending somewhere between Harrimon (did you mean Harrisson? Could'nt find Harrimon), Pawling or Salsbury Conn. (if I got it right)
Is this trail following the AT ?
5- Hatchee's option
But I'm not sure I understood it right
It's in Virginia, so quite far from NYC to get reached, but as soon as I'll have some information on how to understand his message I'll have a look
Wow.... that's a handful of options to assess !!
I have to say option 4 seems appealing as it's quite close to NYC, and option 1 too (even if it's a longer drive to get there).
Option 3 is interresting too, and same distance (roughly) from NYC than option 1...
What do you think ?