Mistakes To Avoid on the Appalachian Trail.

[@OldManDaniel]

I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. Planning on a SOBO in 2025 and like yourself having been doing lots of research. Thanks for sharing.

[@knowingdog]

Best of luck!

[@rwp722]

I attempted a thru-hike this year. I started at Springer and had to step off in Front Royal with a hernia that I had repaired on 08/09. My plan is to try again in 2025. However, currently, I have zero desire to "re-hike" the 972 miles I already covered, so I will be starting where I left off and becoming a LASHer. I'm okay with that. If you were to try again, would you start at Springer or where you left off?

[@knowingdog]

I’m not sure. I’d like to do the whole thing but it will depend on the circumstances.