I am considering hiking the entire AT by employing a slow pace and strategic flip-flops to avoid larger crowds and the mid-Atlantic during the summer. Here is my proposal:
Southbound 736 miles in 74 days: Charlottesville, VA (Sep 1, 2023) to Springer, GA (Nov 13, 2023)
<Winter break 119 days>
Southbound 723 miles in 75 days: Kent, CT (Mar 17, 2024) to Charlottesville, VA (May 30, 2024)
Northbound 720 miles in 79 days: Kent, CT (Jun 7, 2024) to Katahdin (Aug 24, 2024)
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Is this still considered a “through hike” since it’s the entire trail and less than twelve months long?
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Is there a flaw in my timing that seems ill-advised?
Thank you for any comments.
David