r/longtrail

Thinking about doing the trail for my first ever thru hike this year. Ive never hiked In Vermont but ive done a lot of the NH 4ks. My longest backpacking trip before this is 5 nights. I can decide now between any time to start as long as I finish by late August for college. Wondering what the pros and cons are of the different time periods to start.

Are the black flies really a dealbreaker to not start in June?

Should I actually not bring a tent because there’s so many shelters?

Is there a “bubble” on the LT?

Should I set up resupplies beforehand or do people normally just hitchhike into the towns?

Also advantages of NOBO vs SOBO

I am planning to hike the section from Brandon Gap to Lincoln Gap but i am having trouble getting accurate information so i can get my rides set up.

If anyone can help id appreciate it greatly

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!

GMC released a new free digital version of their End to Enders guide. It mostly contains information about services available in towns. Great source, except for the Yellow Deli erasure.