Since last summer, a nephew and I have considered taking a few days hike (I figure 2 days in, 2 days out to same spot we parked) on the Appalachian Trail (either in WV/MD section or down in a section near the New River), any of you guys have any experience, advice, etc. We're both in good enough shape, it shouldn't be too difficult physically, my only concern would be how important are the guidebooks, maps, etc that I've heard/seen people using. ???
Living in the Blue Ridge mountains and 10 minutes from the New River, I've never been on the Appalachian trail... (knowingly)
