Hi
I am planning a trip to the Dolly Sods in WV at the end of may/ first of June with my wife and son. This will be their first time hammock camping as they have both been ground dwellers to this point. I have been a hanger for years and they have always given my hammock and tarp the stink eye when I've tried to get them to switch. (I think my wife feels more secure in a tent or some such nonsense) Anyway, I really want their first experience hanging to be great. I have all the hammocks, tarps, top/underquilts, accessories, etc. that anyone could want and the experience to ensure a great hang for them. What I lack is knowledge about the Sods as I have never been there. We will be going into the Sods for four leisurely days covering 25 to 30 miles ideally. I know the terrain there varies so any advice on areas that are not good for hanging or suggestions on routes for the trip would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to get them at the end of a day to find ourselves in an area with no trees to set up on. We're all experienced backpackers and are capable of 8 to 10 mile days with relative ease but for our first trip up there I think we will take about a 7 mile a day pace and just relax.
Thanks,
Brett
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