I can't find Rasty's recent trip report on the BMT so will ask random questions and post my thoughts here.
I really want to hike the entire GA section in one trip but have never hiked that far at once. It is 91.7 + the Approach trail. I have 8 days but hope to be done in 7 so there's a rest day before going back to work. Plus, day 1 will be a half day.
So, I'm thinking that's too ambitious, especially with my recent injury, and I should shorten it to 70ish miles. That would put me starting around Dyer Gap/Pinhoti intersection. Any suggestions for an easily-accessible starting place around there?
I'm also thinking about doing a short hike in a few weeks and hiking the 20ish miles sobo that I will cut off the GA section. I'll need a shuttle. Rasty, who did you use?
OR, do an out and back in a few weeks for 10 miles, saving money on a shuttle, and going for it. It would be about 89 mi.
I'm hiking sobo and finishing at Springer.
I really want to hike the entire GA section in one trip but have never hiked that far at once. It is 91.7 + the Approach trail. I have 8 days but hope to be done in 7 so there's a rest day before going back to work. Plus, day 1 will be a half day.
So, I'm thinking that's too ambitious, especially with my recent injury, and I should shorten it to 70ish miles. That would put me starting around Dyer Gap/Pinhoti intersection. Any suggestions for an easily-accessible starting place around there?
I'm also thinking about doing a short hike in a few weeks and hiking the 20ish miles sobo that I will cut off the GA section. I'll need a shuttle. Rasty, who did you use?
OR, do an out and back in a few weeks for 10 miles, saving money on a shuttle, and going for it. It would be about 89 mi.
I'm hiking sobo and finishing at Springer.
Lost in the right direction.