During past section hikes I've washed my hands with hand sanitizer but I've read a few things (one link below) that soap & water should be more effective for preventing norovirus and giardia. I'm...
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During past section hikes I've washed my hands with hand sanitizer but I've read a few things (one link below) that soap & water should be more effective for preventing norovirus and giardia. I'm...
Appreciate your advice!
Thank you!
Thanks everyone for their responses on these questions - very helpful!
thanks for your response! Wedding walker
Starting another section hike north in July from Pinkham Notch and Carter Notch Hut is not far enough (and expensive) but the Imp Campsite (13 miles from Pinkham Notch) seems aggressive for first day...
Thanks Peakbagger! That is very helpful What is the latest I should plan to end my hike (I know mid October is about when Baxter State Park closes).
Similar question so I'll add on to this thread if that's ok. I'm looking to continue northbound from Killington, VT (where I ended my section hike early June of 2021). If I was to do another 2-3...
Thanks Cosmo - this info is very helpful and a big thank you for all the work the volunteers do in your area to make it possible to enjoy the AT!!!!
Thanks for the info, I'm getting dropped off by friends so I don't need parking but appreciate your response!
Thanks Christine - this is just what I needed to know!
Planning an AT section hike in the next month northbound from Kent, CT area and I'd like to pick up where I left off. The notice below talks about closures in the area. Can I still access the AT from...
I was surprised that this is still posted on the ATC web site. Does anyone have a contact on the with the AT Trail Club in Massachusetts that would have info on when this will be lifted. Not sure it...
Thanks Dan, good ideas- especially to check uphill for possible contamination.
Thanks for the advice Kerosene and congrats on your completing the AT in sections. I'm about 1/3 done.
Thanks Pastor Byron - great detailed info! On my last 2 hikes I did about 14 miles per hiking day so I'll look on Guthook and the link Gambit provided on Resupply locations. I'll PM you re potential...
Thanks Gambit, those links are very helpful!
I'm section hiking the AT (I've done CT/NY border thru Glasgow a few years ago) and was thinking about starting up in Glasgow, VA (Mile 787) and heading south thru Bland or Damascus (Mile 470). I'm...
I probably need to purchase tickets in advance to get a decent fare and I have a friend in Atlanta area that I could see as well if I do # 2 which is how I'm leaning right now based on feedback. ...
I completed the AT section between Kent, CT (Mile 1455) and Glasgow, VA. (Mile 781 - James River Foot Bridge) in 2014/2015 and want to do another section beginning around May 22, 2020 for about 4...
Thanks Double D - we had appx 20 attendees at our Lincoln Park Meet Up and have 17 so far for the one in Oak Park on March 24th - join us if you can!
I started a SOBO section hike in Harpers Ferry beginning April 15, 2015 and ending in Glasgow, VA around May 3rd. I took Amtrak from Chicago to Harpers Ferry and returning I got a ride from Glasgow,...
Planning to hike parts of the AT in the future and want to connect with Chicago area hikers to pick a section to hike, learn more about food, shelter, water or find someone to hike your section with?...