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    Default 2019 Thru Hikers Starting After April 15

    I just wanted to see if there are any 2019 thru hikers out there that intend to start in GA after April 15 to avoid the crowds? I may be out the the week of April 14-20, and may run into you.

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    I started April 13th last year and there were still 15-25 people starting each day that week. Not quite the zoo of mid-March, but plenty of company! I originally registered for the 16th (my birthday) but chose the 13th instead because there were only 8 people registered with ATC to start that day. Definitely more than 8 out there, but still never had an issue finding tent sites or shelter space. Mountain Crossings was full when I got there two days later, but still with room to tent out back.

    I strongly recommend a mid-April start. Always company when I wanted it, but solitude when I wanted that too. Inevitably hot in the mid-Atlantic, but absolutely heavenly fall foliage in Maine for the finish. Enjoy it!
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    I remember when April 15th was the norm.
    Now it's the exception.
    I started May 9th one year.
    Was great.
    Don't let your fears stand in the way of your dreams

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    You will have plenty of company.

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    Will likely start last week of April. Prior years I've been flipping from Harper's Ferry and north, and there got to be quite a few hikers doing the same. I like company but also a little solitude is good. Good luck out there!
    Simple is good.

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