I'm contemplating where to fit this journey into my trip. I've hiked all of the trail in question at one point or another so I know what to expect from the terrain. Starting at Lane would be day two of the trip whereas ending at Lane would be day six.
Is there a consensus as to which direction is better to travel?
Thanks!
Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove
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Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove
'22: RH-LC-DF-MB-CH-DF-3M-RH
'21: RH-DF-MB-MC-HL-Malone-SD-WC ~75 miles hiked including side trips.
'20: WC-FL-SB-IM-WC
'18: RH-DF-MB-ECB-DF-RH
'16: RH-LC-DF-TM-RH
'14: WC-HC-WC
'21: RH-DF-MB-MC-HL-Malone-SD-WC ~75 miles hiked including side trips.
'20: WC-FL-SB-IM-WC
'18: RH-DF-MB-ECB-DF-RH
'16: RH-LC-DF-TM-RH
'14: WC-HC-WC
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Re: Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove
A lighter pack later in the trip is worth considering given the elevation change to/from Lane Cove.
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Re: Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove
I agree with Vandy because you will need to carry extra water for that long stretch on the Greenstone without any access to water. I hiked McCargoe to Lane Cove last June and I wished that I'd brought an extra liter of water because it got so hot up on the ridge.