#2 - So You Think You Wanna Hike the Appalachian Trail, Do Ya?

Hawk on the Appalachian Trail
Hawk on the Appalachian Trail
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Published 2018-05-02
Installment 2: #2, and #3, with additions and suggestions.
All Comments (12)
  • @SectionHikingTheAT
    I started with the same four! I’m a huge fan of Flatbrokeoutside- he never sugarcoats anything. They are all such a wealth of information!
  • @trailtl5543
    Hawk, this was GREAT!! Very good information for me and I am sure for others.
  • @KuntryRD
    I like your idea about the colored markers! I wish the resources of today existed when I started backpacking; it sure would have shortened my learning curve. On my first AT section hike, GA, I did a really detailed daily itinerary; it was useless from day 1. I chucked it at Neel Gap. A plan is great, too many details just make you crazy. I am really liking this series and sharing on the FB page.
  • @kampersadventures958
    Such good advice Hawk. You are so right about how the trail decides how it goes. There is a saying about Lake Superior; "The lake is the boss". Same thing applies there. You can be an excellent kayaker, sailor, heck....1,000 foot freighter captain, the lake is the boss.
  • @fbnc11
    Good info. I would add AWOLs book AWOL on the AT and painted blazes by Loner. I'm still nervous though!
  • @craiglenhard-rvrguyd
    I would add Guthook's AT Guide for your phone and the Appalachian Trail Weather apps. Guthook's gives great info for water sources and will show you exactly how close to water, shelters, campsites, roads, etc. you are as well as elevation info. Users can leave updated comments such as water is flowing or it is dry. Buy all the trail segments and save some money. The weather app is free and targets the trail conditions instead of local towns.