I belong to a hostels group and some are complaining that it has been dramatically slower for them this year. It has been slower for shuttle drivers around here in the Damascus area and it is slow right now. But, it is normal for this time of year for us to see less hikers. But I am hearing there are less folks in the southern part. What about north of Harpers Ferry? I bet it is busier right now that way.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? Is it slow this year on the AT?