How to deal with missing the trail...?

[Mags]

Similar work needs to be done where ever you are. Get busy and do it. Trails are meant to be used. But for that to happen they also need to be nurtured and cared for.

Weary

Amen. Whereever you may be, there is always a trail org, a park group or open space org, etc that could use a helping hand.

I call it cross-trail karma. Besides being rewarding work (you give back, and often get to go to areas most people aren't allowed), it is fun.

A little sweat equity helps everyone.

..and here is my standard boiler plate post on post-trail (and PRE-trail!) adjustment:
http://www.pmags.com/joomla/index.ph...ost-trail.html

A lot of it is what Spirit Walker said: Find what you loved about the thru-hike and bring it into your life....

Good luck!