I'm anxious to hit the trail and finally finish GA in June. All of my hiking from the Falls up has been in late Feb./early March, so I'm curious to see what gear I could leave behind in the summer.
No heavy coat, obviously, but is it wise to skip the fleece jacket? I was thinking a long-sleeve shirt with a light fleece vest, if necessary, and the usual lightweight shell for wind and rain.
Approximately how many days would it take to hit the state line? My understanding is that once you cross into NC, it's still pretty remote. What's the first "big town" with either train or bus service to Charlotte?
I've ~7 trail days to burn, so I'm eager to finally knock this out (started in ought-six). Thanks in advance for any feedback.