Hello everyone... I'm an avid mountain biker new to backpacking, and I'm starting to make some plans for hiking the AT...
I'm thinking about hiking the 71 mile section of AT that covers GSMNP, as I'm somewhat familiar with the area, and I have about 7 days to spare this year.
The times I have open are either June 29- July 5 or Sept 29 - Oct 5.
Of course, I'm itching to hike the AT, so I'd rather go sooner than later, but I'm wondering if that section will be too hot and humid in early July?
Also, is 7 days reasonable for this section? I'm in very good cardio shape...but my wife is going to need to get back in better cardio shape. I'm thinking by this time we'll have plenty of shorter hikes in already and have some decent trail legs.
I'm also maybe considering bringing along our 5 year old boy, as he has already been on a few 4 mile + hikes with us.... would this section be too much for him?? He's a pretty tough kid and not the whiney type...
Thanks in advance for the info