Planning to SOBO VT from Hannover to the Mass/VT around Sep 15. Just wondering if anyone can provide any insight on projected time required, conditions, gear suggestions, etc.
I am 31 and in good condition and i like to do 15's. I can hike further but I like to take it easy and enjoy myself camping and checking overlooks etc. My pack stays under 30 with 4-5 days of food and 1.5 lt water. It's 150 total and I was thinking resupply every 50 miles (killington and one more between there and Mass).
Sobo because I'll be walking in a direction that will shorten my return drive and secondly because it seems the eastern portion between Hannover and Killington would provide a less aggressive hike to warm up my legs for the green mnts.
I have both hammock and tent setups <3 lbs but not a ton of experience hammocking yet. I hear it's wet and I like the idea of setting up my tarp to escape the rain before dumping my pack and stringing my hammock. (Plan to do a hammock shakedown prior). Also I use a pad in my hammock so I can use shelters when available and still stay light. Any thoughts on hammock vs tent that section?
Water availability? Assuming plentiful? I use a 3 lt plat in case I need to camel a stretch but normally keep 1-1.5 lt on me.
Im familiar with the shuttle list but anyone have any recommendations for a ride from the southern terminus of the LT to Hannover?
Weather? Temps, precip, etc.... From what I've read I assume I can expect rain a lot.
Ease of hitching into towns in that area? From my experience The New England area is pretty hiker friendly.
Thanks in advance for any insight or advise!
Medic665