[at-l] Solitude on the AT?

>>Although solitude and wilderness aren't the reasons i'd like to hike the
>>trail, how busy does the trail get in prime season? i.e. how many people
>>would you encouter on the trail in a day, how many people would be at a
>>particular shelter???
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>Solitude is possible on the AT, if you seek it.   If want a bit less
>people, go Southbound. But based on what I have seen on my thru two years
>ago (when bumping into SoBos), and what I have read of other people's
>trip reports, even Southbounding is not exactly a definite solo
>experience.
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>So how does one get solitude on the AT?  Try to spend as little time in
>towns as possible. Be an early riser. Amazing how quite the trail is at
>6:30 AM. Seems like most hikers like to sleep in...  Finally, try camping
>away from shelters. If you are even 1/2 mile away, you will be amazed at
>the solitude you can get.
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>But, as the other Paul said, if you want solitude, the AT is not really
>the trail for you.  You can get solitude if you desire it, but the AT is
>as much a cultural as a wilderness experience.
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>Mags
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>LT '97& '99
>AT '98
>Appenines 2001
>Walked around the block for the first time by myself '82
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