Section Hiking Alone..

[OldStormcrow]

I've section hiked the southern third of the Trail, primarily in winter and almost always solo. It's nearly impossible to find someone who hikes the same speed as yourself, finds the same views worth slowing down for, likes the same brand of whiskey, wants to take a "zero" or "nero" day sometimes, wants to hike late into the evening or go naked night hiking (weather permitting), etc. Being somewhat schizophrenic, I make pretty good company for myself.

[astrogirl]

I've done almost all of my 1,500 section miles solo, most of them in early May and late April (except New England - I've been doing that in the fall, and that's where my remaining miles are).

[Kerosene]

I love to hike alone, even when I'm hiking a section with others. To me, there's nothing worse than trying to hold a conversation while walking, or walking nose-to-butt. I'm comfortable being by myself for long periods of time, but it is kind of nice to share a meal or a view with a friend.

[Jonnycat]

I hike alone exclusively, and I run into many other hikers who are hiking alone also, both men and women.

[SugarLand]

I am looking forward to my first ever section hike - and I'm doing it alone. Days I'm not worried about - I just hope I don't come screaming out of the woods the first night.