Hello there LT experts- I picked up the GMC map with the understanding from other posters that it had all you needed to know- call me dumb, call me cheap, but I didn't order the E2E guide and probably should have but I found the map locally. I'd rather donate the money to the trail though if you folks would be kind enough to answer a few questions. As mentioned- I'm going to do a speed hike as part of my training- so no hitching. Going southbound- two weeks or less, mid to late August is the current plan; Yes Sept/Oct would be ideal, but not for my schedule. Without hitching, it shapes up as Jonesville and Inn @LT- not really any other options. I will definitely stay at the Inn and drink the beer, that's not optional. Debating the merits of Jonesville- if somehow I miss the PO there doesn't seem to be any solutions there, so it may be too risky. But any tips or hidden secrets along the trail are appreciated (1 mile or less though-no hitching, no rides) As a side question, does the re-route near North Shrewsbury go thru town, or does it road walk west? If the reroute is the route- any services in that town? Question 1- Despite my best efforts to the contrary to confirm- Jonesville still just has a PO and a shop across the street with a pop machine correct? No store, no gas, no nothing? The proposed store never reopened? Question 2- Water. Other than old fashioned map reading, I don't see water sources as clearly marked as some other posters implied. Am I missing something or do you need the E2E book? I don't remember any water issues in Vermont, or any reason to think I wouldn't frequently pass enough water to worry about it- am I wrong? Is water plentiful enough at 20-30 MPD that I need not worry about it? Normally no biggie, but pushing mileage (agree or not with speedy hikes) doesn't leave a lot of time for hunting up water. All shelters have water? If that's the case there are more than enough sources. Again- happy to buy the guide- but I'd prefer to send a donation. Thanks in advance for any help.