Questions tagged [appalachian-trail]
Questions about the Appalachian Trail (AT)
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Is there a mountain with a summit cross in the USA or Canada?
I've never seen a summit cross on a mountain in the USA or in Canada, unlike in Europe where so many mountains have crosses, most likely an overwhelming majority of the Alps. Why are summit crosses so ...
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New Hampshire A.T. Section Hike in May? Logistics and Trail Conditions
I am new to this particular StackExchange site, so if this question is off-topic please let me know. The question involves weather conditions along the A.T. through the White Mountains NH in May, as ...
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Daily distance estimation AT Maryland
My Daughter and I are considering hiking through Maryland on the AT in early October. Most of the trail I have done up to this point was in New England a Pennsylvania. Trail guides are indicating ...
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How should regular Appalachian Trail hikers interpret this weekend's attack?
This past weekend, there was a fatal attack on the Appalachian Trail
My girlfriend and I are planning a section hike of the AT through the White Mountains of NH and partly through the Maine section ...
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Hanging food on the appalachian trail
While bears are located all along the Appalachian trail, in most sections they are rarely seen. During prime season there is enough use of the trail that hikers are often aware of problematic areas. ...
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Frequency of crime/assault on the Appalachian Trail
I don't think of myself as being a paranoid individual, but I am cautious about people I meet when hiking. For example, if I am eating lunch at a site less than a mile from an infrequently used trail ...
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Mother is attempting full Appalachian Trail next year - how can I help her now and while she is doing it?
So backstory behind the title! My mother is in her late 40's and has decided that next year, starting in April, she is going to hike the full Appalachian Trail. Now I know next to nothing about the ...
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How do you avoid Norovirus on the AT?
Every year on the AT (Appalachian trail) Norovirus sweeps through like wildfire and the problem only increases as trail density increases.
What are the best methods for minimizing risk of contracting ...
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Bypassing river fords in Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness
I am considering hiking 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine with my son. He would be 7 at the time. My biggest concern as we are thinking about this are the river fords since some of them can come up to the ...
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How many people have done a triple triple?
Some of the United States' most famous National Scenic Trails are the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and when you have hiked all three you can ...
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When are the peak seasons for Appalachian Trail though hikers in western Maine?
I'm trying to figure out how busy the AT will be in early October in western Maine?
We're looking to do a 6 day section and I'm trying to determine whether we need to carry a tent, or if we can ...
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What safety precautions should I take when hiking in an area with bears? [duplicate]
I am planning a hike on the Appalachian Trail. I have never hiked in an area with bears. What safety precautions should I take to avoid them (or for them to avoid me) and what should I do if I ...
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What safety precautions should I take on the Appalachian Trail?
I plan to do a short hike (3-4 days) on the Appalachian Trail in September in Connecticut. What safety precautions should I take?
What wild animals (and wild people) could I encounter?
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Online website to track A.T. section hikes and overall progress?
It's always been a dream to thru-hike the A.T. but life is looking like I will not be able to tackle that until retirement. The doesn't mean that I cannot do sections of it as a day/weekend/week here ...
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How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail?
It's been a dream of mine to thru-hike the AT ever since I first discovered it. I'm hoping to plan a trip one of these days, but honestly don't even know where to start as far cost. I imagine it could ...
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Bare Essentials for 2-3 day Hike
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I like to hike and pack light. Lately I have been experimenting with various setups for making a 2-3 day trek along the Appalachian Trail. I have tried a few different methods of carrying ...
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Is there special etiquette for hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) during AT Season
Is there any special etiquette or "good things to know" for hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) during AT, or peak, season (for that section)?
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What lower temperature limit should I look for in sleeping bag for the Appalachian Trail?
I'm planning on hiking about half of the AT Northbound at the start of May 2013. What sort of temperature ranges can I expect to encounter, and what should I look for in a sleeping bag to best suit ...
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How much gear will the AT eat?
We're planning on hiking the AT, and this question prompted me to ask:
What gear should we expect to replace, and how often, on the Appalachian Trail?
Assume that we know basic gear maintenance and ...
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Am I likely to need multiple pairs of boots on the Appalachian Trail?
Reading up on a hiking boot size question, I came across this review from Silver Spring, Maryland for a wide hiking boot.
This boot has a "lifespan" of 400 miles. Is that typical of a hiking boot? ...
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What sleeping bags are needed for a northbound thru-hike of the AT
If you were attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, starting roughly now (being mid to late March) and going northbound, how many sleeping bags and of what types would you need, assuming cost ...
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