I’m planning a trip East (I’m in Oregon) with my son sometime in the spring. Two questions: where & when?
Where:
*My son likes a “deep forest” experience. I told him hikers often refer to the AT as a “green tunnel” and he said that’s what he wants!
*We’d need something with not too much EG, around 20-25 miles.
*Accesible to DC — I’m planning this trip combined w/a family visit. Ideally I’d have my dad drive us to the trailhead, then take public transit back (yes, I’ve seen Alan Dixon’s posts on that).
Any ideas for very pleasant, rolling or flat-ish, logistically feasible stretches that start w/in a day’s drive of DC? I’m thinking AT, but it doesn’t necessary have to be.
When– What’s a good window? I want to avoid winter conditions and spring break crowds. Just when he trees are beginning to get green would be perfect.
