Looking at a thru hike of New York in 2024. If I start in Greenwood Lakes, what is the best way to break up the first day so I am not traveling 19 miles to Fingerboard shelter? I know there is a shelter at Wildcat 6 miles in, but that is not enough mileage for the first day.
If I go SOBO- I am looking at 19 miles from William Brien to Fingerboard and 14 miles from Fingerboard to Wild Cat. How jave people broken this up?
Am I restricted to shelter and camp site only