Which one would you call home???

[Wonder]

I've discovered that being a hiker living in a trail town is a very unique experience. So.......If you could pick one trail town, and where from Georgia to Maine, which one would it be....and why?

[Lone Wolf]

here. cuz it's the best one. bottom line. no explaining needed

[rafe]

Hanover, 'cuz it's a college town. So there.

[Lone Wolf]

Hanover, 'cuz it's a college town. So there.

expensive, crowded, full of snooty people and not very good hiking in the immediate vicinity

[rafe]

expensive, crowded, full of snooty people and not very good hiking in the immediate vicinity

Expensive, yes. You get what you pay for.

[Appalachian Tater]

Pearisburg. It's a town on the trail, but not a trail town. Some of the trail towns are a little too small for me.

[Old Grouse]

At my age you start to ask which town is proximate to the best medical facilities (for the family, of course - not me.)

[cannonball]

Damascus hands down.

Good outfitter
Multiple lodging options
Great, reasonablly priced breakfast at the D Q
L. wolf, Larry, Wonder, and the rest
oh yeah, Dots.

[Tractor]

Bless their hearts but perhaps Boiling Springs could handle a few hikers moving in. I wouldn't pick it as a top choice if I were to move but it has potential.......

[Nokia]

Lincoln NH, cause I already live here

[Jack Tarlin]

Hanover. Great scenery.

[rafe]

Lincoln NH, cause I already live here

Best hiking of all choices given so far. Not quite on-the-trail though. And no college. (Sorry, that's my wife's main criterion. We've had this discussion many times. )

[fehchet]

I have got to go with Damascus as well for #1 -- Lone Wolf and Gypsy live there. My #2 is Erwin. It's totally different but unique in ways. Of course Hot Springs needs a vote too. I love Monson because it is there. Rangeley maybe. Hanover (Hangover) is always a favorite -- my brother is a Dartmouth graduate. Gee, there are lots of great places.

[warraghiyagey]

Monson. Maybe the only place I've ever been where I've smiled the entire time I've been there - 3 times in the last 16 months.
The people make me feel so welcome and like I belong there. Yes, when I hitch from the trailhead after the 100-mile I feel like I'm not going home, but coming home.

[Wonder]

Hanover, 'cuz it's a college town. So there.

I am going to have to move to Hanover at one point.....my Dr's there, but, I get waaaaaaaaaay more then I pay for here. I moved here from a college town, and after 3 months, I dread going back to that.......but that's me. I like being able to live without a car, I have very little stress, great people (loveya LW & Gypsy), and I can leave my apartment and be on trail in a 4 min walk.........love it!
But hey, I've never lived in another trailtown........hence, why I asked. I think that each one could offer something unique

[Yahtzee]

Rangeley, Maine. If that's too far, Gorham. If you want on the trail, I'd take Hot Springs.

[Minerva]

I'd have to say Wallingford, Vermont, cuz it's been home for 22 years. But..... there's something special about Boiling Springs, PA. Maybe it’s the swans on Children's Lake and that quaint hometown feel. Damascus is TOO depressed and Hanover is TOO preppy. Hanover IMO does have better food than Damascus

Hanover is good for its Medical Center and Damascus, well, it's a good place to wash your clothes.

Let the games begin.........
MrsGorp

c y'all soon....

[Tabasco]

Hot Springs. already looking at property in the vicinity
Damascus is 2nd choice for me

[warraghiyagey]

Boiling Springs eh? Mrs Gorp. The only trail friend that called out my name before I could even see her climbing toward me as I descended the Mahoosuc arm. She sure seems to know what's up on the trail.

[Wonder]

Medical is hard around here. That's why I"m going to have to move to Hanover in a few years. My ankle doc left philly and moved to dartmoth