I'm looking into an AT thru-hike and although the traditional NOBO is appealing, I have been comtemplating a way to finish the hike in my home state of Connecticut.
As of now I'm contemplating starting in GA and hiking north to CT, then flipping to Katahdin and hiking south to CT. I'm open to alternatvie hikes and I think this would provide some motivation, having 2 milestones at "home." My main concern is timing. I don't want to start too early in GA and be exposed to a long duration of cold weather (reasons being exposure, carrying extra weight, etc.), but I also don't want to flip to Katahdin too late where I may hit some rough weather in the ME-VT sections while hiking south. Having lived in New England all my life I can tell you the weather is very unreliable. I've hiked in every state in New England and have seen snow in August while hiking the Presidentials in NH, and have had 90+ degee days anywhere from March thru October in CT/MA. I'm trying to figure out what time of year would be ideal to start and flip during this hike.
...but who knows, maybe I'll hike north to CT and decide to push on and finish in ME, but that's why I'm asking for advice.
I'm looking for any concerns/advice/input on my proposed hike, and am open to other routes which end in CT.