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Jeff your absolutely right.
Trail first!
The FTA and land folks have done a great job. Who would have
thought Eglin would suddenly out of the blue receive the trail with open arms.
:-).
Personally I like to think it was my very convincing letter to
the base commander, the senators and congresspersons on the DOD committees, the
governor, etc, etc..
As far as shelters - wow - your right about that too! I
suppose an open sided picnic shelter is nice when the rain is heavy and
sustained but other than that shelters could be an invite for
trouble.
Are there many pumps on the trail? I know the "three
mile"? pump in the everglades was taken out. I think it was removed by the
parks dept because of the mercury levels that they say don't pose a health
risk.
I have heard from some hikers that lack of water or lack of
directions (signs) to water was a problem on some sections. I have seen signs on
the AT miles before water telling you how much further you have to go, also seen
signs that corrected the guide book stating that there was no longer water at
that spot.
Like you say when the trail is complete the traffic will
increase and lots won't have the local wisdom.
Sure is easy for me to come up with the questions, ain't
it?
It's the solutions I have trouble with.
The Bush-Man
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