r/longtrail

Hey all!

So excited to be making this post! I’m planning on doing my first thru hike and after working on a film up in Vermont and falling in love with the state I’ve decided I want to hike the LT!

Working in film I’m lucky enough to be able to choose my own schedule so I’m pretty flexible with when I can go! I’ve been debating with myself between August or September! I’m open to other months if yall think they would be better but I wanted to ask the group which of the two yall recommend! I would really love to avoid the flies 😂

Also taking any and all recommendations/pieces of advice for taking on the LT!

If anyone plans to do it in a similar timeline and wants to yap about maybe doing it together I’m currently slotted to solo it and would love someone to hike with!

Best!!

I’m hoping to section hike part of the trail over memorial weekend and Trail Finder has tons of red closures for mid season. Any experience when things open up historically? Or an easier way to check if they are open. Going back and forth from Far Out to Trail Finder is making me dizzy. Thank you!

https://lighterpack.com/r/epp58o

Please tell me if I'm missing anything huge (I feel like I definitely am)! Super excited to get started, albeit a little nervous about my poor conditioning. I'm planning on doing it in 27 days, so I hope I'll be alright.