Getting ready for a SoBo in the midwest sucks. I was thinking that a shakedown hike of the Knobestone might help. I know the debate over it and the AT and don't want to git into that. I was just wanting to know if it was a good idea? It's about the best choice in my area other than going 4 hours away to the Sheltowee Trace or the River to River trail. Both of which I've hiked parts of.