[at-l] Side trip suggestions for Year 2002 thru-hikers

[delita@mindspring.com (Delita Wright)]

Datto, datto, datto.  What a pair'o power packed posts for us
prospective throo-hikers.  In the time-tested tradition of the
list, will you marry me?
Delita

Datto wrote:

> Here is a beginning listing of side-trips to consider
> for Year 2002 thru-hikers -- listers...add to this
> list if you have a suggestion or an idea:
>
> *) See "The Cliffs" at the shelter just north of the
> Georgia/North Carolina line (northbounders will have
> just climbed out of Bly Gap and will be ready for a
> rest anyhow, Ha).
>
> *) If you haven't seen Gettysburg and have an interest
> in American history, take time out and zig over east a
> ways on US 30 in Pennsylvania and take a tour of the
> most famous of civil war battlefields when you reach
> Pennsylvania.
>
> *) About 1/2 mile north of the New Jersey/New York
> state line (watch for the white state line painted
> marker on the rocks you're walking on) is a very
> narrow view window (maybe 20 feet wide or so) where,
> on a clear day, you can see New York City between the
> distant mountains.
>
> *) Make sure you take the time to climb out on top of
> Charlie's Bunyon when you pass it in the Smoky
> Mountains.
>
> *) Tinker Cliffs (in Virginia right on the Trail just
> north of McAfee's Knob) -- scenic spot to laze around
> for an afternoon with your thru-hiking friends.
>
> *) visit "The Doyle" in Duncannon, PA -- a memorable
> experience -- might even want to schedule and
> overnight there just to take in the ambiance...
>
> *) consider visiting New York City for a day --
> there's a train stop right on the AT that will take
> you into NYC for little money. The train stop is
> called "The Appalachian Trail Stop" in the train
> schedule literature.
>
> *) if you haven't ever visted Washington, DC, consider
> taking a side trip when you reach say the Peaks of
> Otter in Virginia (hitch from the Peaks of Otter to
> Lynchburg, VA then take the train up to Washington, DC
> -- the train drops you off just behind the Capital
> Building). By the time you reach this point in your
> thru-hike, you'll be able to run up the steps of the
> Capital Building taking two steps at a time and not be
> winded at the top. Impresses the tourists that's for
> sure! Do a Rocky dance at the top for the tourists
> too.
>
> *) Have coffee and ice cream at the classy restaurant
> (right on the Trail) where famous dignitaries eat just
> north of Dahlgren Campground in Maryland (famous
> portrait photos on the wall of some of the famous
> people). Nice place, doesn't mind thru-hikers coming
> in. Be nice...stop scratching yourself for a
> moment...little pinkies up while your in there.
>
> *) Stay overnight at the Blueberry Patch in Georgia --
> an interesting, low-cost overnight experience and I
> sure did enjoy the breakfast the next morning.
>
> *) take and overnight at NOC in North Carolina -- one
> of the nicest places to take a day off.
>
> *) plan to take an overnight at Upper Goose Pond Cabin
> in Massachusetts. One of the nicest spots on the
> Trail.
>
> *) Plan to stay overnight at the 501 Shelter in
> Pennsylvania. One of the nicest shelters along the
> Trail.
>
> *) Plan to stay at the Partnership Shelter in Virginia
> and have pizza delivered to you there. One of the
> nicest shelters along the Trail.
>
> *) Consider attending Trail Days in Damascus, VA (most
> of the activities happen the weekend of May 17-19
> during Year 2002). Always a memorable experience for
> thru-hikers hiking the Trail that year.
>
> Datto
>
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