Looks like my world at work mya keep my from my section hike in June/July. So, instead of going then, is it feasbible to hike from DWG North to however far I can get in 3 weeks? Hope to get to the Mass/Conn Line. Is water an issue? Is it real cold? I’ve hiked from Georgia to DWG over the last 4 years, but mostly in the Spring/Summer. Thanks for any responses!
mooneman
September in New England. Cool invigorating fall weather, turning leaves, no bugs. As opposed to June/July with sweltering heat, humidity and bug bites.
Consider yourself lucky. :cheers
Lumbar
September is my favorite time to hike in New England. You will still get warm days but low humidity, few bugs, cool nights great for sleeping and the kids are back in school so the trails empty out during the week days.
I wish I was going with you.
Big B
It sounds like instead of a bad thing; you’re getting a taste of the good life in New England! Odd how often that happens…Hope that it’s as fun as it sounds…enjoy!
leah
Lucky you!
I can’t speak to water in September, but used my 40 degree bag all the way to Katahdin (summiting Sept. 19). Of course, I had hat and clothes to add if necessary, and was trail-toughened. You’ll also be at lower elevations than NH/ME during that time.
Crisp mornings, warm days, crisp nights. Perhaps a campfire now and again. Right on.
Jan LiteShoe
Well gosh, what was a bummer now sounds like a great thing. I know for sure though that I will miss meeting this years batch of thru hikers. This was always a plus for me! Thank you so much for your responses and encourgemnt! C’mon Septemeber!!!
mooneman
Well gosh, what was a bummer now sounds like a great thing. I know for sure though that I will miss meeting this years batch of thru hikers. This was always a plus for me! Thank you so much for your responses and encourgemnt! C’mon Septemeber!!!
mooneman
this is just an idea but you could hike sept in ME and still hike with the thru hikers.
boy who wannders
There are certainly not the same amount, but you’ll be able to run into quite a few SOBO’s and flip-floppers if you start at DWG in September.
a woman