Working on a making a plan to section hike the NY section of the AT. Looking for input from others that may have done this and people that are knowledgeable in the area.
My brother-in-law and I meet up and hike sections of the trail. We normally hike about 10 to 14 miles a day (We have hiked 18 mile days). I am out of Florida and he is out of Tennessee.
There may be other ways to do this, so alternative plan ideas or cautions is appreciated.
Also, any recommendations/experiences with Shuttle Driver from NYC Airport to trail would be great.
Basically the plan is to fly to NYC, shuttle to trail, hike to NY 22 Metro North train station, train to NYC, fly out the next day.
Hike Plan:
Fly to Laguardia Airport - Early Flight
Get Shuttle and Stove Fuel
Drop off at Warwick Turnpike NJ
Day 1- 10.2 miles - Wildcat Shelter
Day 2 - 11.6 miles - Island Pond Outlet
Day 3 - 11.2 miles - West Mountain Shelter
Day 4 - 13.3 miles - Graymoor Spiritual Center
Day 5 - 8.3 miles - Dennytown Road Campsite
Day 6 - 10.7 miles - RHP Shelter
Day 7 - 9 miles - Morgan Stewart Shelter
Day 8 - 10.9 miles - NY 22, Metro North Railroad Station
2:30 train goes to Grand Central Station - arrives at 4:30
Stay in NYC near Grand Central
Day 9 - Fly out
Thanks
Blazeman