My Brother, 62 yo, is interested in backpacking and we are looking to plan a short hike together say 3 day 2 night in eastern Ohio/western PA or perhaps Michigan. If he has a good time we will probably do a week later this fall on the AT.

We are going to meet up at a family reunion in late July and then do the hike afterwards. We can have two vehicles if a point to point makes sense, or if there is a loop trail that would be good too. I have heard about a buckeye trail and the highland trail near Pittsburgh. Any specific suggestions for 3 days at these or other trails?

Thanks.