All,
I'm trying to plan out this hike sometime in late June.
I have a few questions:
1. What's the best way to get there (to Monson) from NYC using public transit?
2. How do I get back after finishing at Katahdin (planning NOBO hike)?
3. Are there any resupply points along the way?
4. What are the bugs like in late June / early July?
5. What are the low temps at night?
6. I'm planning for 5-6 days. I'm wondering if this is reasonable. I typically average around 20 miles per day in the Rockies. I hear that this is a hard trail, but I'm not sure what that means. In the Rockies, I am often climbing 3000-4000' per day at an elevation of 10-12K. I travel light--my base weight is in the 8 lb range.
Thanks!