Originally Posted by
Lcastellow
My son and I plan to hike the last 30 to 40 miles of the AT, beginning Sunday July 9. We are both in good physical condition and should otherwise be prepared, but we have never hiked in Maine and would appreciate suggestions from those who have.
I have studied the Guidebook and it appears we could access the trail via unpaved road at or near Pollywog Gorge. Is this true and is the road passable?
Would the section from Pollywog to Katahdin's summit be somthing we could do in 3 days? I am thinking we would need to devote the last day to summiting Katahdin and coming back to a parking area.
It is my understanding that we need reservations inside Baxter. What about campsites before we get to Baxter? Are the campsites outside Baxter SP likely to fill up early each evening?
What is the weather usually like during mid-July? We are accustomed to hiking the Georgia and North Carolina sections and it can get pretty warm.
Sorry this post is so long, but I would appreciate any suggestions.