I injured my hip during last year's thru hike attempt and had to get off the trail at High Point State Park in NJ near the end of June 2017. I have around 850 miles to go and am thinking about going out to finish in 2018. Please give any advice you have related to when I should start. i'm thinking about best weather conditions starting in NJ and ending in Maine, things like best water availability, avoiding bugs (mosquitoes, black flies, etc), maybe having some company, especially in NH and ME sections, etc. I am retired so have no restrictions that way, and don't care much how long it takes. If you could go any time, when would you start. CBiscuit