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Here is an update. I did the Woody Gap to Springer Mountain parking lot with my daughter. It was a FULL two days without rising too early and it was bout 10 miles per day. I had a 35+ lb pack and...

To each his own. I've hiked in Colorado, NM, Utah, and a little in the Smokies, but the Appalachian Trail is bucket list for me. I need to get started to get more of the trail in, so I appreciate...

Good call. I plan to do this in the next 3 weeks close to home.

Great tips! Thank you for your response. I'll check out the guide and app.

Yes, I'd have a family member drop me off at Woody Gap and then pick me up at the parking lot near Springer, so I can...

This will be in early to mid June.

I'm looking at doing 2 days of hiking for my first overnight hike on the AT. I was considering Woody Gap (20.5 miles from the trail start at Springer Mtn) southbound to Springer Mtn. I'm...

Oooooooh! I like this idea, too. The round trip nature of it would be great. Thank you for (another) great idea!

Agreed. I took a hike two weekends back in the rain with a 2/3 full pack to test the weighting, try out the rain gear, and to see what distance seemed feasible. I didn't start until late (2 pm) and...

Thanks for the great ideas. Roan Mt was one I had researched a bit. SNP looks promising based on multiple suggestions, and I really like the Maryland idea. You have given me plenty to consider. ...

I am a novice hiker who has done some short 2-4 hour hikes in Colorado, Utah, and some in Texas but never an overnight hiking trip. I am looking for a hike on the AT in June where my 20-year old...