I don't know how to search the forum for similar topics without getting eleventy billion threads...
So, there's no chance in hell that I'll make the Class of '16 as a thru hiker. Putting it off until '17 where it will happen come hell or high water. The next best way to meet all of the retards that are the Class of '16 is to provide trail magic. I live in Baltimore, the gf in Harrisburg. For those on Appalachian Trials on Facebook, I've already asked this question but figured the more input the better. Assuming MD or PA, where would be the best place to set up? So far the consensus (of about 2 or 3 people) is somewhere on the northern end of the PA trail. Where did WV, MD, PA beat you up the most? Where did you need trail magic and not find any?
I don't mind hiking a few miles in from a cross road. I don't mind a drive of a few hours. I was originally thinking as far from a shelter as possible but a shelter would be less impact and a place people can relax without sitting on misshapen rocks. The furthest from a trail town and most unexpected is what I'm looking for.
Another question would be ... when? It'll have to be weekends as I'll still be a working slob but when do NOBO, SOBO, and Flip-Flops start arriving at your suggested location en masse?
Costco dogs are 1) good 2) cheap 3) and most importantly 1/4 lb each. A few bags of oranges, few of grapes maybe. I may get as fancy as actually making something (brownies, cookies, etc). Oh and of course a cooler full of sodas, gatoraides and whatnot.