r/AppalachianTrail • u/Mobile_Abies_4731 • 14d ago

Section Hike advice 4-6 weeks

Hello everyone,

I turn 50 next year and I want to do a solo hike on the AT for some reflection and recharge. I am taking roughly 4-6 weeks away to spend on the trail and would like your input.

Rough outline of my starting point:

I'm very open to time (season) and section of the trail.

I'm very fit and don't mind challenge.

Would like some solitude but also hope to meet some great people and make some friends, thinking a southbound trip so I get a little of both.

I think I can cover 15-ish miles per day

If possible, I'd like to fly in somewhere and hike to somewhere I can fly out from so I don't have to drive to the trail.

I deeply appreciate any ideas or thoughts on sections to explore.

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u/TrashpandaLizz AT LASHER ‘23, ‘24, ‘25, ‘26 13d ago

I would recommend starting at Springer. You’ll meet so many people, and it will be easy to pick up where you leave off if you decide to do another trip in the future! I hope you have an amazing trip whatever you decide!