I live about 35 miles east of New York City, on Long Island.
For a while I've had this idea that I want to walk to my son's house in Mansfield, Ohio.The route would go something like this, from New York City I'd hike north on NY's Long Path to Harriman State Park. From there it would be the AT southbound to New Jersey's High Point State Park. Then north again on the Shawangunk Ridge Trail so I can then pick up the Long Path again going north into the Catskills. There I'd pick up the Finger Lakes Trail going west across New Yorks southern tier. Then I'd take the North Country Trail across the north west corner of Pennsylvania and into Ohio. That's as far as I've gotten so far in my rough planning. I'd still need a route to my son's place.
While I haven't added up mileage I'm guesstimating about 1500 miles.
I'm thinking next summer might be the time to do this but I haven't yet broached the subject with my wife or boss.
It would be an adventure for sure, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to give up a career I enjoy or to be separated from my wife for months at a time.
I'd be interested to hear any and all opinions of my plan.
For a while I've had this idea that I want to walk to my son's house in Mansfield, Ohio.The route would go something like this, from New York City I'd hike north on NY's Long Path to Harriman State Park. From there it would be the AT southbound to New Jersey's High Point State Park. Then north again on the Shawangunk Ridge Trail so I can then pick up the Long Path again going north into the Catskills. There I'd pick up the Finger Lakes Trail going west across New Yorks southern tier. Then I'd take the North Country Trail across the north west corner of Pennsylvania and into Ohio. That's as far as I've gotten so far in my rough planning. I'd still need a route to my son's place.
While I haven't added up mileage I'm guesstimating about 1500 miles.
I'm thinking next summer might be the time to do this but I haven't yet broached the subject with my wife or boss.
It would be an adventure for sure, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to give up a career I enjoy or to be separated from my wife for months at a time.
I'd be interested to hear any and all opinions of my plan.