Hi, new here. I've become fascinated lately with getting back into backpacking and ultimately doing a section AT. Been doing a bit of reading on it, and watched a bunch of documentaries and movies on through and section hiking....and generally getting fired up about the idea.
I'm 50 and haven't backpacked in many years, so I'm a long way out before doing something on the AT. Also, I'm all the way down in North FL, so can't just run out for weekend trips.
I have a son in Boy Scouts, and one scenario I've been toying with was to try to get him interested in joining me. I'd really prefer to do it either on my own or with him alone.... but one scenario I've considered is to maybe invite along his patrol or part of the troop and making it into a DIY Summer Camp for them.... way better than the Merit Badge classroom camps that are the norm! (in my thinking anyway)
Looking for suggestions for a good Southern section hike. I was thinking of a 5-6 day trip length (not counting driving), with maybe a zero day or two (or near zero) built in the middle someplace at a swimming hole or an interesting location along the way.
Somebody suggested, a great start would be Amicalola Falls to Neels Gap..... for either way, just me or with scouts... Actually, I like the idea of that.... start at the beginning and maybe inspire us all to continue on later!
So what do you think of that section?
How long would you plan that section to take for an average flatlander newbie?
Can you suggest any zero day spots to aim for?
Any thoughts on a better section?