ideas??

[thomp...@gmail.com]

Hi...
In a week or 10 days, I would like to go hiking/camping on the AT (or
another place if you want to recommend a good one) for a couple of
weeks. I have lived in Mexico for the past 13 yrs and am moving to
Toronto now but have a couple of weeks to enjoy myself doing whatever.

I was wondering if someone could recommend me a beautiful, peaceful
part of the AT or another area. I have been having a little knee
trouble lately so I wouldn't want anything too difficult. Really I
will be camping mostly, alone, and would appreciate any ideas. I will
be coming from the NYC but could travel elsewhere.

Thanks!
David

[Kurt Kirsch]

You could take a bus out of Port Authority Bus Terminal to Kent, CT
and hike south to Bear Mtn., NY and catch a bus from Bear Mtn. Lodge
back to Port Authority. Relatively easy hiking, even with a bum knee.

[David Thompson]

Thanks for responding Kurt.

I have looked a little into that section right now and it looks like it would be a good trail distance for me.  Is it very scenic?

Also, any other favorite places you might recommend, even if not on the AT? 

David

 

[Kurt Kirsch]

It's mostly hiking thru the woods. On the AT, there is a great scenic
area north of Damascus, VA called the Grayson Highlands, and then you
can take the Iran Mountain trail back to Damascus.

Not on the AT, there is a 100 mile trail around Mount Rainier in
Washington. Very Scenic.

[David Thompson]

Thanks for everything Kurt.  I will do one of these, probably on the AT.  I will let you know how it goes when I return.

Best regards,

David