I am looking at spending 10-14 days on the AT this fall, in mid-October. I am new to the east coast so I don't have much tribal knowledge around what leg I should select.
I am 28yo Female traveling solo. I have completed multiple 30+ day NOLS courses including WFR and have done solo off-trail trips prior so I feel adequately prepared technically to handle any leg of the trip as far as I can tell. Mostly I am looking for tips or advice on which segment offers the most in a shortened period of time and would be accessible in Mid October. So far I am eyeing the northernmost leg, the 100mile Wilderness, but given the fall climate that far north I am not sure I want to carry the supplies needed for the entire trip as there are no towns.
Any favorite 80-130mile legs of the trip that offer the most in terms of nature, scenery, wildlife? I would like to go lite, so if there is 1 or 2 reration locations that would be the best fit. I will be bringing my own tarp, so I am not too concerned with the shelters.
Thank you very much for any feedback here!
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