Hi all,
I'll be backpacking generally along the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains from 9/19 to 9/24, starting at Lincoln Woods trailhead (parking lot) near Franconia Notch and ending at Pinkham Notch. My hiking buddy and I have the hiking part pretty well planned. I have a few side questions for those familiar with the area.
#1: My understanding is that hitchhiking in the White Mountains is easy. There was an article on SectionHiker that even said exactly where to stand. Is hitchhiking still easy with COVID going on?
My plan is to leave my car at Lincoln Woods trailhead parking lot, hike to Pinkham Notch, and hitchhike back. Specifically, I'm hoping to hitchhike from Pinkham Notch to Conway, and then hitchhike from there (the Saco Ranger station) West on the Kancamagus Highway to the Lincoln Woods parking lot. Does this hitchhiking plan sound easily feasible for a Thursday morning (9/23)?
#2: Could someone recommend an overnight backpacking trip to add on at the end?
My expectation is that I'll arrive in Pinkham Notch in the morning of Thurs 9/23 and hitchhike back to the car by the afternoon. I've left Friday 9/24 as a slush day in case I get delayed by weather or unforeseen circumstances. (I'll be driving back to Maryland on Saturday.) If all goes according to plan, I'd enjoy a quick one-night backpacking outing on Thurs evening / Friday to finish the trip. No more than a few miles on Thursday, to complete before dark; I could do a few more miles on Friday to complete a loop by late afternoon.
Thanks to everybody in advance for your suggestions.
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