When is the best time to hike the Appalachian Trail?
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It takes about 6 months for the whole thing (Maine to Georga)\n\nSo if you start duringthe warmer months begin in Maine and work your way down to Georgia. By that time it will be cooler there.\n\nIf you start during the cooler months start in Georgia.
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I dont know about the Crazy Mountains but in Montana on the 25th August the Sun will rise at 05:46 am,\n\n\nBy the way it dont matter which slope you are on, the Sun always rises in the East and sets in the West in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Exercise.  Especially a nice and easy hike on a beautiful day.  If you can go to a nearby state park or something is best cause you get to see the little happy critters and the sunshine is great at building those happy endorphins.
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Approximately late April/early May through August/possibly September. I used to live in Fairbanks, AK. Smack in the middle of the tiaga.
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Yes, we did that in late March 1999 from the south rim.  We started from South Kaibab trail and ended at the top of theBright Angel Trail.  Total is about 15.5 miles.  We did it in about 9 hours, 7am to 4pm.  There are shuttle buses between the two locations.\n\nWe were very tired but not exhausted. I think it's because we planned everything carefully.\n\nWe were both in our mid-thirties.  My husband is atheletic.  But I'm only 5-foot tall and not atheletic at all; my 5K running record is 30 minutes - slow :-)  Although I do have good endurance.\n\nWe went at a steady pace, especially on the way up - don't rush but do keep going; stopped to enjoy the views periodically, but never stopped for too long, even when we were really tired, or you would lose the momentum.  Lunch was less than 30 minutes by the river, better snacking along the way than having a big lunch.\n\nWe each carried a backpack - my husband's was much heavier than mine :-) and plenty of water (and Powerbars), which got consumed along the way so less haulling on the way up.  Also, we didn't have to carry camping gears, so were able to go at a faster pace then back packers.\n\nIn terms of physical preparation, we had been doing hiking (usually 4 to 8 hours trails) or running races (I did 5K and my husband did 10K or 15K) every couple months for couple years, just as a habit, not as preparation for this hike.  Some of our courses were quite hilly.\n\nWe were very glad and proud that we did it!\n\nGood luck!\n\nShawna
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I carry the osprey atmos 50.  Super comfy and plenty of space if you know how to pack.  The vapor trail by granite gear and the g pack by Gregory are 2 other sub 3 lb packs that hikers like.  You don't want more than 3500 cubic inches because you will be tempted to stuff it with stuff you probably won't use.  One of the easiest ways to keep your pack weight down is to not give yourself space for junk.
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5am is the perfect summer hour for running, not too hot, not too bright, not too much traffic,still some critters out wandering around to see, downside? REALLY fresh roadkill. And I prefer right around 5-6 miles, topping out at 10, if I am not marathon training.\nOnce a small group of us went out around 5 am though and we always encountered a streaker on our community trail. he had different lil costumes but never any pants. i contacted the police but they never did anything. i did not mind the nudity, I DID mind how he would hide and jump out at the last minute as we apporoached.
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when the time is right
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STATEWIDE SEASON - APRIL 1–MAY 14, 2006\nAll Tennessee counties are open to wild turkey hunting\nexcluding WMAs and refuges unless specifically listed.\n\nHOPE THIS HELPS!
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yes i run them sometimes.you can probably go on any trail for a log run
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Hill would be nice,nice flowers and clean air. waterfall is good too,opening your way to camping and hiking activity.
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Whenever you can fit in exercise is good.  If morning works better in your schedule, then that's the right time.  Otherwise evening is fine.  I usually exercise in the evening because that's when I have more time.
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The Appalachian mountain range is the oldest in the world.\n\nThe birth of the Appalachian ranges, some 480 million years ago.
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the best answer is to know the appropriate time for both.
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One thing to keep in mind...the speed limit on the Trace is 50. It is pretty scenic. Lots of historic sites. Expect to see lots of wildlife (turkey, deer, etc.). Camping in May could get hot, but not unbearable. I live in Jackson, there are a few things to do. Old capitol museum, golf, Ross Barnett Reservoir, good food. Depending on when in May you are coming, there are some good concerts.
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the Appalachians are on the East side, in PA and other states around it
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Have you tried the Southern Sierras? They should be accessible this time of year. Also, have you checked with park rangers?