Hello,

I would like to know, how realistic is it to hike the Appalachian Trail (2175 miles) as well as continuing to the end of the International Appalachian Trail (another 650 miles) in one year?

I dont intend to avg over 15 miles per day and hope to avoid winter conditions (well at least any serious winter conditions!).


Is it best to do the two trails separately at different times? I have this nagging desire to thru hike both trails in the same year. Yet I am not a speed hiker and dont want to be and dont want to be hiking in Febuary (true winter) or late november (damn cold up north!!)

Just as an aside..I tried to post this at trailplace.com and was told on no uncertain terms that I must stick to Appalachian Trail related topics. Hmm... so I post this here gingerly in the off topic forum hoping to not ruffle any feathers!!! Seems trailplace.com is rather narrow in its focus! I mean..this DOES relate to the AT! just not entirely.

David (NH Hhiker)