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    chknfngrs

    Dream Hike?

    Thread Starter: chknfngrs

    I just picked out a route on the AT that would be my dream: from my house, walk to Harper’s Ferry along the C&O canal towpath. Turn right on the AT,

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    futureatwalker

    How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021?

    Thread Starter: futureatwalker

    The nights are drawing in, and it is time to think about next year....

    Will the A.T. be fully open? When? The Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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    Cosmo

    Temporary Reroute, Mass--Late December

    Thread Starter: Cosmo

    A logging operation on State Forest lands between Pittsfield Rd (Washington Mtn Rd) and West Branch Rd will be underway around the dates of December 21st

    Last Post By: Cosmo Yesterday, 22:13 Go to last post
    illabelle

    Book Review: The 29th Day

    Thread Starter: illabelle

    Just finished a book I received as a Christmas gift: The Twenty-Ninth Day by Alex Messenger.

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    Last Post By: TNhiker Yesterday, 21:44 Go to last post
    JPritch

    What wind speed cancels your trip?

    Thread Starter: JPritch

    I'm on the fence about a trip this weekend. I am prepared to deal with the cold, but due to 30-35 mph winds with gusts to 43, I was planning to "tuck

    Last Post By: nsherry61 Yesterday, 20:53 Go to last post
    Shae

    Hitchhiking Route 149 to Lake City

    Thread Starter: Shae

    Happy New Year all. Planning on doing another section of the CT the end of August beginning of September this year. Wondering how easy or difficult

    Last Post By: Prov Yesterday, 20:29 Go to last post