I am considering hiking the entire AT by employing a slow pace and strategic flip-flops to avoid larger crowds and the mid-Atlantic during the summer. Here is my proposal:
Southbound 736 miles in 74 days: Waynesboro, VA (Sep 1, 2023[/b]) to Springer, GA (Nov 17, 2023[/b])
<Winter break>
Southbound 723 miles in 75 days: Kent, CT (Mar 13, 2024[/b]) to Waynesboro, VA (May 30, 2024[/b])
Northbound 720 miles in 79 days: Kent, CT (Jun 7, 2024[/b]) to Katahdin (Aug 28, 2024[/b])
Is this still considered a “through hike” since it’s the entire trail and less than twelve months long?
Are there a flaws in my plan that seem ill-advised?
Thank you for any comments.
David
Southbound 736 miles in 74 days: Waynesboro, VA (Sep 1, 2023[/b]) to Springer, GA (Nov 17, 2023[/b])
<Winter break>
Southbound 723 miles in 75 days: Kent, CT (Mar 13, 2024[/b]) to Waynesboro, VA (May 30, 2024[/b])
Northbound 720 miles in 79 days: Kent, CT (Jun 7, 2024[/b]) to Katahdin (Aug 28, 2024[/b])
Is this still considered a “through hike” since it’s the entire trail and less than twelve months long?
Are there a flaws in my plan that seem ill-advised?
Thank you for any comments.
David