Hi Guys-
I've been reading this board for awhile now and its been increadibly useful in helping me plan for my first section hike. I have never been on the AT before but I did work on a trail crew for the past two summers so I have plenty of backpacking experience but have never been on the trail for more than 9 days at a time.
I will be arriving at Harper's Ferry in 2 weeks from a 15 hour train ride. The train is scheduled to stop at 11:45 so I could hike maybe five hours after I get some lunch. Where would you recommend I camp for that night? Is it a better idea to stay in town that night or hit a shelter/campsite?
Also, I will be leaving the trail on August 18th. Where would you expect someone to have traveled at that point if they started on July 15th?
Thanks for the help everyone!