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    Suggesting Rockfish Gap. There are free parking...

    Suggesting Rockfish Gap. There are free parking spaces as well. It is just south of the Park vehicle entrance, right off the major hwys. I have dropped and picked up from there many times.
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    The big agnes seedhouse might work for u.

    The big agnes seedhouse might work for u.
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    I spoke to the F State P two weeks ago. It is...

    I spoke to the F State P two weeks ago. It is open, free and the blue trail goes right to the park and to a tenting and shelter area. And there is water. The ranger there said they love trail...
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    Yes. I had lower back surgery (the staples hurt...

    Yes. I had lower back surgery (the staples hurt worse). To prepare the dr said walk walk walk. At 2 wks post I could walk slowly but the staples pull and sting. That was in late September. In...
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    Hostel hopping

    Getting ready to take on NY/NJ/ CT ending at Sages Ravine on the MA line. Looking at the lists of hostels - there dont seem to be many possibilities. This is for around April 20 to May 9. Gonna call...
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    O I love my Merrels MOAB midheight boots. ...

    O I love my Merrels MOAB midheight boots. Occasionally Keen sandals. Then I am a little old lady- 68. Runners do not work for me. My old tall leather boots are now considered designer to wear with...
  7. Thread: Cooper Lodge

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    I really enjoyed the whole peak area. Now the...

    I really enjoyed the whole peak area. Now the wind was looking like it was going to blow big and of course the damp fog. So inside -around inside our bunk, we put out tent flies almost as an inside...
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    Hiking NEW JERSEY NEXT

    My next section: NJ. DWG to Greenwood/Warwick, NY .It doesnt matter NOBO/SOBO. It will be public transportation from Chesapeake VA. I know a bus runs back here from Stroudsburg PA. But have no idea...
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    You may want to add a pair of loose cotton type...

    You may want to add a pair of loose cotton type gloves. When I take them off I put them on the ends of hiking stick so they dont get lost. I made room in my pack for skeeter net that went over my...
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    Ahh, I have used my emergency blanket sideways...

    Ahh, I have used my emergency blanket sideways over my stomach area over the middle of the outside of the bag, tucking it all the way under my pads on both sides. Usually the first night out getting...
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    Here you go - all about Ribble....

    Here you go - all about Ribble. http://rohland.homedns.org:8008/at/state/state_detail/AT_state_detail.aspx?stateID=11%20&sectionID=162

    You should know that the AT into Pearisburg is a nice...
  12. Shuttle for two from Davenport to Fontana to hike NOB

    Please recommend someone who is still shuttling to take two adults from Davenport to Fontana Dam to hike NOBO. Or maybe some one who wants us to share a ride with them. Friday Sept 25 or Sept 26.
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    Gear washed with NIKWAX

    I can't get my brain around these instructions: Nikwax - I love the stuff. But this one for waterproofing gear has me seeking validation before executing. Gear should be clean enough before re...
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    We have a similar run planned. Only we scheduled...

    We have a similar run planned. Only we scheduled mostly single digit days due to driving, and the potential for resting during the humid heat of the afternoon and maybe a swimming hole. I have never...
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    Roads: The link is good. I found more of what I...

    Roads:
    The link is good. I found more of what I was looking for in the hiker book Dons Brother where he went to town to sleep frequently. Then look at a real map to see exactly where he was. ...
  16. It was for August of 2019.

    It was for August of 2019.
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    All these trails are great recommends. Pls keep...

    All these trails are great recommends. Pls keep in mind the east vs the west where you have been hiking. It can be really humid. So plan to be sweaty and if you have a week in mid June where you are...
  18. Im sorry there is no MH. How does MH help with...

    Im sorry there is no MH. How does MH help with any flu? My walmart did not even have green beans? Do they have a magical property to prevent or cure any flu? What am I missing. My prepare and...
  19. Did you consider leaving your tent/resupply at...

    Did you consider leaving your tent/resupply at Lewis and picking it up when you pass thru.
  20. Consider that your Dogs food goes into canister...

    Consider that your Dogs food goes into canister too. I have always hung her pack w food and her little dish or stored in b boxes with mine.
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    Target. All nice. on sale. They scootch on...

    Target. All nice. on sale. They scootch on rocks w no tearing, dry fast.Look nice. only two colors: black and pretty grey.
  22. Water Resources: AT Bland to Pearisburg VA

    I am considering Bland VA to Pearisburg VA beginning Sunday Oct 6 thru next Thursday, Oct 10. What is the latest on the water supply? Thanks.
    CAKE
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    I use a lot of public transport to access the...

    I use a lot of public transport to access the trail. I start w greyhound. Not all stops show up on line. There are such things as eticket stops. And then call the city where the bus is going to...
  24. Thread: Booties?

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    We love our doggies. Injuries can happen to a...

    We love our doggies. Injuries can happen to a pet on a day hike, just due to some human crashing glass bottles near by and their little toes just get horribly sliced. But dog owners should review...
  25. Thread: Sleep System

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    I am excited for your hike. You will be cold and...

    I am excited for your hike. You will be cold and you will be wet. Zero or good 15 degree bag, w insulated sleep pad. Then look at your clothes and sleep clothes, inc. socks, gloves, hats. Some of...
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