Curious if it is normal to hike the trail from Ga to Tn the first two weeks of November. I'd like to begin hiking the trail as soon as possible and from what I've read in journals this leg of 164 miles typically takes two weeks. My major concerns would center around weather related aspects such as temp, rain or snow. I would assume also thatit would be quite deserted.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Todd
_Todd_ The this stretch of trail is never deserted. You'll find plenty of people on the trail. Nov is one of my fav months for hiking this stretch. Hope you have a great trip!
_Phreak_ You may have very cold, very wet stretches of weather, though odds are you'll get plenty of cool/dry weather too.
Last year, we were at Clingman’s Dome on October 1. The wind was blowing 40 mph, the temperature was about 30, and ice and snow covered everything.
But I’ve also backpacked the Yellow Creek Stretch (south of Fontana Dam) in mid November in shorts and short sleeves.
_Dan_ So, I take it that hiking this stretch of AT isn't unusual. I just need to be prepared for inclement weather and bring both warm weather and COOOOOLD weather clothes.
_Todd_ .....the benton mackaye trail "parallels" the AT and we hiked it in november......mostly great weather, but a few REALLY cold days (14 degrees at mt sterling one morning!)....a little snow one day as well!.....so be prepared!
_maw-ee (aka maw)_ just did a thru hike of the bmt 8/16/12 to 9/5/12 good times and more to come.
_simon peters_ After summitting K & working on the pumpkin farm near Kent for a month; I cycled south & caught up to the Southbounders at Rusty's on the BRP.... I had some minor snow that made it hard to cycle on thanksgiving, but would not be a problem for a hiker. go for it fo sho !
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