We are a pair of East coast hikers that would like to hike for 7-10 days on the CDT in early June. The whole trail offers us a completely different experience from the AT. Given that many days in June where would you recommend?
The CDT is a very high trail. Much of it will likely still be buried under snow in early June.
If it were me I’d try to wait another month. If I had be plan now for an early June trip I’d choose somewhere in southern New Mexico.
I’d suggest asking your question on one of the CDT forums, or maybe the Facebook CDT page. There are many people who live near the trail with a better feel for snow levels on a year-to-year basis.
Good luck!
Buck
Hey Buck, I am thinking about doing the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in one year’s time (I am taking a year off between University and Medical School). This is two years away so I still have a lot of time to plan. I was wondering which trail would be best to do first (I will graduate mid-May and presumably start immediately after graduation)? Also, how did you manage your meals on both trails? Thanks for the help and awesome site.
Firstly, what do you mean by “one year’s time?” How many months total are you talking? When do you go back to school?
I bought almost all my food along the trail. On each of these trails I mailed food packages ahead in a half dozen spots or so. If I were to do these trails again I’d rely on even less packages.
Hello,
We are a pair of East coast hikers that would like to hike for 7-10 days on the CDT in early June. The whole trail offers us a completely different experience from the AT. Given that many days in June where would you recommend?
Thanks,
Bob
Hi Bob,
The CDT is a very high trail. Much of it will likely still be buried under snow in early June.
If it were me I’d try to wait another month. If I had be plan now for an early June trip I’d choose somewhere in southern New Mexico.
I’d suggest asking your question on one of the CDT forums, or maybe the Facebook CDT page. There are many people who live near the trail with a better feel for snow levels on a year-to-year basis.
Good luck!
Buck
Hey Buck, I am thinking about doing the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in one year’s time (I am taking a year off between University and Medical School). This is two years away so I still have a lot of time to plan. I was wondering which trail would be best to do first (I will graduate mid-May and presumably start immediately after graduation)? Also, how did you manage your meals on both trails? Thanks for the help and awesome site.
Hi Corey,
Firstly, what do you mean by “one year’s time?” How many months total are you talking? When do you go back to school?
I bought almost all my food along the trail. On each of these trails I mailed food packages ahead in a half dozen spots or so. If I were to do these trails again I’d rely on even less packages.
I’m glad you like the site!
Buck