thinking of doing a section of the AT thru NJ/NY states. anyone got a preference on time of year
jack
Time of year nj/ny
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#2
Being from New Jersey I would advise either April/May or September/October because of the bugs. If at all possible don’t hike June,July or August the Mosquitoes will eat you alive. Hope this will help you out.
ez-does-it
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#3
Great news ez-does-it. I will be doing my section hike from Port Clinton, PA through NJ/NY starting the first of June. Are the mosquitoes that bad?
Bilko
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#4
The heat and humidity in the summer here in NJ are much worse than the mosquitoes are. Like EZ suggests, April and May is a nice time to hike. But, it could be a bit rainy September/October is probably the best time of the year to hike in NJ because the weather is so crisp and cool.
Almost There '01
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#5
Being an ex-NJ guy, I loved to hike this area in October into November. Weather is grat for the most part. Not that many people, except peak foliage weekends.
swamp fox
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#6
Bilko,
Yes the mosquitoes are that bad plus as pointed out it’s very muggy and humid. I still think September,October are prime months for this section.
EZ-DOES-IT
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#7
Another thing to remember (also from a hiker who spent most of her life living on the NY/NJ border)…ticks are pretty abundant in this area and lyme disease is common among woodsy types…they slow down a bit in the fall, but if you’re hiking in June please remember to do a thorough daily tick check, and carry a pair of tweezers and a small mirror (they like to hide in those hard-to-check places) in your first aid kit…it’ll be worth it!
Doodle