I'm looking to do an AT section hike this summer (~90 miles?). Looking at the maps, one of the closest spots on the trail I could drive to in a day from home and has good trail access is Pearisburg VA. My thought was to drive all day, spend the night at a hotel/hostel that will let me park my car for a week, get a shuttle to take me 90 trail miles north (Daleville) or south (Atkins) and hike back to the car. Here are the questions.
1. How do you pronounce "Pearisburg"? (paris burg, peeris burg, peers burg, pairs burg, etc...)
2. Which section (N or S of Pearisburg) would you recommend?
3. Are there any reasonable resupply options a few days N or S of Pearisburg, or should I plan on packing 90 miles worth of supplies? (I checked the resupply article and didn't see much listed).
4. Do you recommended a place for lodging on the first and last night with parking? I saw a few recommendations for the Rendezvous Motel and Woods Hole Hostel. Comment on these or others?
Thanks