Hi All,

I plan on beginning my hike in mid July this year. I need some advice on logistics.
I can either begin in Maine and go SOBO the entire way. The advantages include starting with a group in the beginning and having someone to hike with during the 100 mile wilderness. However, I worry about the difficulty all of the guide books warn against. I am physically fit and have hiked in the past, but want to set myself up for success and not push my body too hard, too soon.

Alternatively, I was thinking of starting in northern VA in July headed north bound and then flip-flopping to head sobo to finish.

Any advice/ recommendations/ or personal experience would be more than appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Taylor