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Yep, it was a shock. Looks like I can save over $100 (after the price of membership) if I get the family membership. My son and I are going.

Right now I'm thinking we'll stay at the Highland...

Thank you for this tip. We thought about it being cooler, but didn't 'really' think about it. So we'll make sure we bring all this stuff. I took a winter cap the first time we went to Philmont but...

Right. Easy as in short, not intensity. 3 miles instead of 12 for the first day.

That will be a 3000 foot climb.

My son and I have done Mt. Baldy at Philmont twice. That was from 8000 ft...

That's an idea. That would help with the shuttle coming in late. Easy first day.

Thanks

You barely made it to Garfield when starting at 11am? Or did you start earlier?

The parking issue was one of my main concerns. I figured Saturday hikers would still be there Sunday morning. ...

First time hiking the AT. Planning for July 28 - Aug 3. NOBO

Driving from Michigan and staying at Franconia Notch State Park Saturday night. Waking up at 5am Sunday and getting to the trailhead...