Photo shoot - Appalachian Trail

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#1

My trail section for the photo shoot is in Southern Vermont north of Bennington. What are the chances of meeting thru hikers in that area on May 30?

Jeff

JHC

#2

The majority of the crowd is in the midst of VA right now or approaching Harper’s Ferry. But the ones out front are certainly in southern New England. I wouldn’t discount it, but it would be sparse. On my section is Maine, I don’t plan to see any, too early for SOBO’s as well. This was the original reason I had issue with the date of the shoot, but I came to realize it wasn’t really about thru-hikers, as I first thought it was.

Bluebearee

#3

We live in CT and several hikers have come through. Also was at Haper’s Ferry early today and 81 had signed in
there. Some of those went back down to Trail Days but some
must have kept hiking through so who knows. Hope you run
into someone. We’re doing the section from VT 140 to
Cold River Rd, don’t expect to see any thrus but maybe some
early Long Trail people.

socks

#4

Hi Bluebearee!
The Hunt Trail opened Sunday, and at least 6 MEGAs have headed south as of today. The MATC did trailwork on Sat, and the Ranger decided to call the trail open after they reported to him. Don’t be surprised if you do see some directionally challenged hikers during your photo shoot!
TJ

TJ aka Teej

#5

My section is from the Dartmouth Skiway to Mt Cube Shelter (Hexacuba I believe) I plan on making a weekend of it and hiking down from Kinsman Notch. Will spend the night on top of Mt Cube in order to catch the sunrise. Hope to see some other hikers while I’m out.

Big B

#6

Hi Teej,
Well, they’d be hauling ass to get to my section in Maine, as I’m Grafton to East B Hill Rd.
btw, I just sent in for a 3 day bp in Baxter in mid-June, mid-week. Gotta take advantage of this unemployment while it lasts!!

Bluebearee

#7

I may just have to amend my earlier statement, as Officer Taco is outside Hanover tonight and shooting for 10 days to Gorham, which would put him (with his miles) in exactly my photo section on the 30th!! Howzabout dat?? :happy

Bluebearee

#8

That fellow is really putting in some serious mileage! When I met Walking Man at Abol Bridge last June 6th (?) he had just done a 40 mile day to get to Linda’s Store. I asked his “So, what’s your hurry?” and he looked at me like I was crazy! :O)
Bluebearee, my yahoo mail is still messed up, please drop me a line at snodrog5@aol.com I’d like to ask you something.
thanks!

TJ aka Teej