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Post by davidnh on May 9, 2009 20:49:18 GMT -5
Assuming a moderate pace (ie NOT a speed hike) with a couple rest days, how long would you estimate a CT thru hike to take? Would three weeks be adequate?
davidnh
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Post by MtnGoat2 on May 10, 2009 8:16:48 GMT -5
Hi David!
Three weeks would be more than adequate...that would give you ample time to take a few breaks and visit some of the unique features slightly off the trail. If you had time like that, you could take in Little Hellgate Falls on a newly built fantastic trail, Magalloway Mtn, Garfield Falls, The Indian Stream Canyon, Stub Hill and Diamond Ridge, and there's even a trail going into Sheehan Pond. If you don't mind some easy bushwacking, there is always the Falls in the River. This is just below 2nd Lake Dam and will eventually be part of the Cohos Trail. It is a relatively un-visited falls and gorge on the Connecticut River.
Hope this helps and hope to see you at the Sportsman's Lodge at the end of June.
MtnGoat and Ridgerunner
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Post by davidnh on May 11, 2009 21:24:02 GMT -5
that is great to hear. I am seriously considering thru hiking the Coos Trail this coming Summer. I had been considering starting Mid June and time things to arrive at Sportsman's for the party. But may be it would be best to start every late June (still would go to Sports mens celebration and get the latest info on trail).
I have two key questions I need to deal with to pull this hike off:
1) shuttles. I want to leave my car somewhere in Pittsburgh near the northern terminus then get shuttled south to Davis Trail trail head to start the trail. That might be a good reason to start when I am already at Sportsmens.. I am near the northern terminus. What should I expect to pay to be shuttled from North end of trail to south end?
2) the Applebrook B and B. It is right on the trail and seems to be the only logical place to stay when in that area. Trouble is from the website their prices are about 100 + a night with a two night minimum. That is pretty steep for a hiker. I understand that Cohos Trail Assoc members get a discount. Would that make much of a difference?
3) I would be doing the trip solo. I have already solo hiked the AT and the Long trail so going alone doesn't bother me.
David
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Post by pedxing on May 12, 2009 20:37:45 GMT -5
David - too bad we're not going around the same time. I'm planning to start at the Northern terminus and head south. It would be great to swap cars with someone and have my car waiting for me at one end.
I think maybe I'll try to find someone leaving mid to late July and swap with them. If you are going to the event in late June, you might see if you can find someone who would coordinate with you.
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Post by MtnGoat2 on May 13, 2009 6:44:53 GMT -5
That's really a great idea and a lot less expensive... Maybe someone will read this and coordinate their hike around the same time David. If not, we can come up with something, I'm sure.
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Post by paull on May 15, 2009 14:05:19 GMT -5
David
I think camping on the grounds of Applebrook is another option or camping at Mt Starr King
(p.s. Im hopefully thru-hiking 1 and 2nd week of July S to N )
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Post by MtnGoat2 on May 16, 2009 7:26:03 GMT -5
Applebrook B&B had to discontinue the camping on their grounds due to the high insurance fees... They regretted doing this but do offer a 10% discount on their rooms and cabins to the Cohos Trail hikers.
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Post by pedxing on May 16, 2009 23:01:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback Mtn Goat. I'm hoping I can make it up to the June celebration. If so, I'll ask around and see if anyone is interested.
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