This is SO helpful! I can’t thank you all enough.

Thanks for that, Torpified! You’re right - it’s so nice to have the flexibility to decide what to do in the moment. Do you have any particular favorite (or least favorite) campsites? Maybe that will determine how far I push each day!

Thanks Bobcat! Noted

Thank you so much for your feedback, Ingo!!

Hello, all!

I'm interested in hiking the GRT this Spring (eastbound) and am considering the following itineraries. I'd love your feedback!

Option 1:
Day 1: Island Mine
Day 2: Hatchet Lake
Day 3: West Chickenbone
Day 4: Lane Cove
Day 5: Lookout Louise out-and-back, then Rock Harbor

Option 2:
Day 1 ...

Yes! Thank you for the reminder! I always have one in my hip belt pocket but forgot to add it to the gear list. It’s a life saver for sure.

Thanks for your input, John! I’ll keep an eye on the weather to see how the winter/spring shakes out. I can handle a lot, but nothing drains my morale like a swarm of mosquitoes haha

How sad! Is this a potential hazard for backpackers, too?

Thank you so much for your response and input dcclark!! The link you shared is incredibly helpful.

This may be overkill - but would you recommend micro spikes in early-to-mid May?

Hey friends!

I plan to hike the GRT this year. I was thinking mid-May to avoid the crowds and (hopefully!) the start of mosquito season. My questions for you are:

1. How muddy is the trail in May? I don't mind some mud, but are we talking "sink up to your ankle and suck off your boot" mud?
2. I ...