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It is my wish to thruhike the AT next year. Due to stuff going on at home I wouldn't be able to start until June so I was thinking of doing a SOBO starting July 1st and hopefully finishing up to be home again before Thanksgiving. Is there a better recommendation? What's everyone's thoughts on my idea?
What is your hiking speed? If you are relatively fast, 4 months then a NoBo could also be an option. Also, I would tend to push the SoBo start time back especially if you are a faster hiker. If your hiking pace allows a 4 month hike then a mid July start would give you an ideal fall hike. if your even faster a three month mid August to Mid November would be my ultimate trip.
Sorry seems I made a mistake in my original post. My earliest possible start time would be July 1st. NOT June. I plan to hike it under 5 months- hoping for around 4 but would like to leave extra time if needed. I figured a NOBO starting in July would be too late. A July SOBO seems to be a good option than? Maybe push it back a couple weeks and not leave July 1st than?
I think a July 1st start for a SoBo would be a good choice for a relatively fast hiker.
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