I completed the AT section between Kent, CT (Mile 1455) and Glasgow, VA. (Mile 781 - James River Foot Bridge) in 2014/2015 and want to do another section beginning around May 22, 2020 for about 4 weeks (and I averaged about 100 miles a week from CT to VA considering zero's etc).

I'd appreciate feedback on which section to tackle next
1) Glasgow, VA south for 400 miles would bring me to about Overmountain Shelter (Mile 383 in NC) - I know this shelter is currently closed.
2) Springer Mountain GA to Overmountain Shelter
3) Kent, CT north (about 350 miles - less miles due to terrain) to Franconia Notch (Mile 1812, Lincoln, NH)

I'm leaning towards #1 or #2 due to potential mud/bugs in Vermont, etc and cold/bad weather.
Also considering how big northbound hiker bubble will be if I go south from Glasgow (Trail Days in Damascus (May 15-17) Mile 467)?

Thanks for your feedback!
Wedding Walker