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In Virginia, Sept can be quite hot but Oct is a beautiful time time to hike!

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A bit of a rabbit trail, but you might find this helpful. When I thought about switching from traditional hiking boots to trail runners, I was very concerned about the lack of ankle support. I...

When I hiked through that section I parked at the Farm Bureau. It's only 200 ft or so from the trail.

I normally section hike for 10-12 days and carry all my supplies. I've had two section hikes where I was able to resupply, but it takes a fair amount of the day, and I'd rather spend that time on...

I generally text hostels a day or so before I get there to let them know I'm coming. The ones that take reservations will reserve a bunk for me, others it's just a note to tell them to expect me. ...

Yes, the one not at a shelter had specific signage for it. They were pretty easy to find even in the dark.

I hiked through there last week too, there's plenty of camp sites around Thomas Knob and Rhododendron Gap.

Also, there were plenty of sings around warning about increased bear activity so I...

I used Don last year and he was great. He had great advice and was really easy to work with. He even came once on short notice when I had an emergency.

Find something that's a week long and go for it! You don't have to jump from 2-3 days straight to 3 weeks -- there are plenty of options in between. I generally hike for 1-2 weeks. After a few...

I respectfully disagree. I've hike about 450 miles of the AT, and I've only stayed at a shelter about 5-6 times. One of the things I enjoy most about section hiking it the ability to get away from...

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SNP is packed with day hikers and cars on the weekends in the fall. If you plan your hike during the week, you'll have less competition for trail and camping space.

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I've done a shuttle at the end, and have also parked in the middle and shuttled at both ends. The later offers the opportunity to resupply from my trunk and a drive to the grocery store. On my last...

C2. I'm planning to finish Virginia on my annual section hike this year.

I just got back from a section hike centered on Pearisburg, and Don gave me multiple lifts including a short-notice emergency resupply. Don was the best shuttle driver I could ever have hoped to...

I use the REI Flash Air and have been very happy with it. I'm 6'2" so I have the long mummy, which measures 78 x 25 x 2" and gives me plenty of space. It has an R value of 3.2, which is enough on a...

I just bought a pair at REI tonight. On sale for $85.

A couple of years ago, my wife was hanging a hammock in the trees behind our house when she was bitten by a copperhead snake. 24 hours later we had spent $100K on anti-venom treatment, a life-flight...

I've only hiked 250ish miles of the AT but most of it has been in VA. If you start in Rockfish Gap and go north to Harpersferry, you can end at the ATC which would be a nice treat. SNP is nice...

If you're hiking northbound, you can park your car at the Waynsboro visitor center just south of the park entrance. I left my car there this spring for a southbound hike. It's maybe 1/4 mile to the...

I'm planning a SOBO section from Rockfish Gap to Daleville in April. This will be my third section starting from Harper's Ferry.

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I travel every month for work. None of...