Leslie
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Gary Sizer:
Hi Gary -- I really enjoyed your book Where's the Next Shelter. It was funny and also very touching. I do have a trail question that will probably be able to answer. I'm planning a 9 day hike next May. I know PA gets really rocky, but how rocky will it be as I leave from Boiling Springs? I just want to get myself mentally prepared and also plan times/distances accordingly.
Gary Sizer
Hi Leslie! Thank you for the kind words, and for your question. Boiling Springs is kind of right in the middle of it. It's rocks for days (whether you leave northbound or south.)
The good news is that the temperatures will be mild and most of the rattlesnakes will still be asleep. The mosquitoes will all be in Virginia as will most of the thru hikers. That means you'll have the big payoff views at the tops of those rock piles mostly to yourself!
The shelters in PA are some of the nicest too, as I recall. Not only are they well maintained, some of them are decorated and landscaped. You know, I kinda gave the state a rough review when I hiked through, but now you're making me second guess that assessment. I bet you'll have a great time!
Happy Trails,
Green Giant
PS: If you somehow mysteriously run into Lode while you're up there, tell him I said hi!
The good news is that the temperatures will be mild and most of the rattlesnakes will still be asleep. The mosquitoes will all be in Virginia as will most of the thru hikers. That means you'll have the big payoff views at the tops of those rock piles mostly to yourself!
The shelters in PA are some of the nicest too, as I recall. Not only are they well maintained, some of them are decorated and landscaped. You know, I kinda gave the state a rough review when I hiked through, but now you're making me second guess that assessment. I bet you'll have a great time!
Happy Trails,
Green Giant
PS: If you somehow mysteriously run into Lode while you're up there, tell him I said hi!
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