I never had a problem parking overnight for hikes on the AT. On Sept. 29 I left my car in a DEC parking area near West Saugerties, NY for an overnight on the Long Path. I returned the next day to find my car vandalized. All the windows were smashed, completely gone. There was a log inside my car.
The local deputy who responded said there wasn't much they could do.
I'm still in shock. I didn't have glass coverage, but worse than that...I know I am always going to have doubts about leaving my car in the future, whereas before I never worried. As a woman who often hikes alone it's also made me think about my safety. It was a very violent attack...how far would people like that go?
Has anyone else had a similar experience? Any advice?