Itinerary

Finally, the itinerary. Be aware that we have no idea of knowing when we'll actually get to any of these places. We will be running behind schedule, as for every day it rains we'll probably take at least a day off to let our stuff dry, plus we haven't included any completely 0-mile days in this plan (some stays in towns have been included, but we still have to hike to and from the town). This plan has us peaking Katahdin September 10, which is good because that gives us 36 days to play with before the park in Maine closes (Oct 15). If you are interested in mailing us something to a town that is listed on the itinerary, please let us know in the blog what town you're sending it to and when you sent it - no suprises b/c we won't be stopping in post offices just to check. Please give the letter/package at least 2 weeks to arrive because some of these towns are very small/backwoods so it may take a while to get there, because we may arrive early (or decide not to go to that town at all) and won't want to wait around, and so that we can see your message in the blog from a previous town. If we miss it we can have the post office forward it a town or two forward, so it won't be the end of the world. Please use this format for mailing to post offices: "Julia Muench or Jess Rumburg : C/O General Delivery : Town, State, Zip : Please hold for AT Hiker : ETA Month, Date, Year". They are used to this sort of thing, as mail drops were once the only method of resupply and the trail has been around since the '30's.

And remember: if you're bored, sick of your daily routine, want to get in shape, get outside, get hiking, or are just in the mood to try something new, come meet up with us! A day, a weekend, a week, or 2, or a month, or hey stick with us til Katahdin (keep in mind - we can only afford keep you fed for a few days, then it's ($) up to you)! We know your schedule is probably more regimented than ours, so we can be flexible to your needs (ie wait a few days for you to show at some random shelter outside bumf PA). Julia has her phone, so send a text or leave a voice mail letting us know:)

3/21 - Springer Mountain, GA - Start
3/31 - Helen, GA 30545
4/4 - Franklin, NC 28734 - Hiker Fools Bash
4/10 - Fontana Dam, NC 25425
4/15 - Gatilinburg, TN 37738
4/24 - Hot Springs, NC 28743 - Trailfest
5/1 - Erwin, TN 37650
5/9 - Hampton, TN 37658
5/15 - Damascus, VA 24236 - Trail Days (largest "event" - hiker reunion, talent show, hiking-related exhibits, music, arts & crafts, & hiker parade through town)
5/20 - Atkins, VA 24311
5/25 - Pearisburg, VA 24134
5/28 - Daleville, VA 24083 - We plan to visit with Jess's extended Rumburg family, who live in or near nearby Roanoke, until 6/1
6/9 - Waynesboro, VA 22980
6/18 - Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 - We plan to visit Jess's hometown of Frostburg, MD,
until 6/22. Jess, Julia, or Julia's parents can give you Jess's parents' address.
6/29 - Duncannon, PA 17020
7/4 - Danielsville, PA 18038 - haha legal fireworks on the 4th!
7/7 - Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
7/9 - Unionville, NY 10988 - the trail isn't in NY yet, but it's so close we're gonna hop across the border 'cause who wants to crash in Jersey anyway?
7/13 - Bear Mountain, NY 10911 - Hey LI amigos - we sort of planned from here to Wingdale as a meet-up hike, there's a walk-through zoo free for hikers which sounds cool, problem being we're so far away from this date and place that we have no way of telling if we'll actually get there at this time lol. Of course if you'd rather somewhere/when else it's your call. PA is more rocky (ie more likely to twist an ankle/fall and land wrong), and the farther north you go the bigger the mountains get but they're not bad till VT. If you're down, figure we probably won't actually get to Bear until at least 7/20. If you guys plan vacation time with work or whatever ahead of time, let us know when and we'll be there.
7/18 - Wingdale, NY 12594 - there is a Metro-North station with service on Sat & Sun, from which we plan to visit Julia's hometown of Hicksville, NY until 7/22
7/30 - Dalton, MA 01226
7/31 - Cheshire, MA 01225
8/7 - Rutland, VT 05759 - Long Trail Festival is 8/14-8/16. The Long Trail is NOT the Appalachian Trail, and it's not nearly as long, but if we're in town at the right time, why not?
8/11 - Hanover, NH 03755
8/16 - North Woodstock, NH 03262
8/20 - Gorham, NH 03581
8/25 - Rangeley, ME 04970
8/30 - Caratunk, ME 04925
9/1 - Monson, ME 04464 - south end of 100-Mile Wilderness
9/10 - Mount Katahdin - Finish. Bam-shaka-laka.