Short Road Walk, Gorham
July 17, Mile 1872
Mahoosuc Notch, Maine
July 18, Mile 1893
This is another stretch of trail that is spoken of in dramatic terms. Although there is plenty of scrambling over, under, and around boulders, you’ll probably find it’s well worth it for the experience and photo ops.
Baldpate Mountain
July 19, Mile 1905
It was fun cruising along this stretch of open rock with “Del,” who hiked from Key West to the end of the IAT and beyond.
Dreadnought’s Tarp
Dreadnought basically took up backpacking the day he started his thru-hike. He went for the Jardine-style ultralite methods, which, judging from his speed, worked well for him!
Sunset, Pierce Pond Shelter
July 25, Mile 2013
For those who love the trail, it’s magic moments like this that define the experience.
Rock Overhang
July 27, Mile 2033
I sure wish I could have come across one of these on a rainy day!
My Lightweight Cooking Gear
July 30, Mile 2087
One small pot, windscreen with two tent stakes run through it to form a stand, gripper, cover, spoon and lighter, along with a Trangia alcohol stove and 20 oz. fuel bottle; all in a ripstop stuffsack.
Potaywadjo Spring Lean-to, Maine
July 31, Mile 2110
Whether you called them shelters or lean-tos, this is the classic design seen here in the 100-Mile Wilderness and along the length of the trail.
Katahdin and Pemadumcook Lake
July 31, Mile 2121
Katahdin fills northbound thru-hikers with a sense of anticipation and accomplishment, as well as a nostalgia for the trail life they are about to leave behind.
Baxter Park
August 2, Mile 2159
The last full day on the trail.
Katahdin, GA > ME
August 3, Mile 2168
The famous sign marking the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, and the end of a great adventure.
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I would like information about a hike I want to plan.
I will have about 10 days.
I guess I would have to do a reverse on the trail to get back to the truck.
I would need a safe place to park the truck.
I like weather in the 40’s- low 60’s. I always winter hike.
I’m 59 years old, experienced, but I need terrain no more than class 2, so I can cover more ground.
I like green and nice “around the bend” foresty views.
I prefer no crowds, but enjoy a once in a while chat with a fellow hiker. There will be two of us.
If you would suggest an area or more that fits this bill, I sure would appreciate it.
Who to talk to, where to start, and so on.
Thank You and I love that video- it sure got me exited for this trail, as did the book “A walk in the Woods”.
Hi Walt,
You could do a reverse on the trail, or hire a trail shuttle service to bring you back.
For temperatures, you can look at one month blocks of historical weather and/or forecasts for cities along the trail on Accuweather.
As to where to hike, I’d suggest asking your question on Whiteblaze.net. It’s a large forum of Appalachian Trail hikers and they should be able to help you.
Have a great hike!
Colter
Any suggestion on where to start if beginning the first of June, hiking northward and finishing at Mt. Katahdn in August?
Is it feasible to begin in the Washington DC and get all the way to Maine by the end of August?
James
Hi James,
It should be feasible to hike from, say, Harper’s Ferry to Katahdin in three months, depending on the person. For a hiker in good shape and with the right attitude it would likely be very doable.
This chart might prove useful. I highly recommend that forum, Whiteblaze, for Appalachian Trail planning.
I’d get a copy of The A.t. Guide
as well.
Good luck!
Colter