[pct-l] Warning: non bear cannister question!!!!

[Slyatpct@aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 8/12/2001 9:16:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
java2@ix.netcom.com writes:


> My question is:
> how would this stretch of the AT compare with the JMT section of the
> PCT. If I averaged 15 or so MPD on the JMT, how would this translate on
> the 100 Mile Wilderness?
> 


Actually the 100 mile wilderness is one of the easier sections of Maine's 280 
miles.  Although the sign when you enter the 100 mile wilderness (either end) 
says to take 10 worth of food with you, if you average 15 miles a day on the 
JMT you should be able to do it in a week, but you'll feel it. The first 50 
miles from Monson will be rough with lots of steep, but short, ups and downs, 
the Barren Chairback Range comes to mind, as does White Cap Mountain.  The 
last 50 miles to Abol Bridge is relatively flat, dotted with streams, lakes 
and rivers and an occasional climb.  Maine is infamous for it's rocks and 
roots which slows hikers down, especially in wet weather, but beautiful in 
good weather once you get the hang of where to place your feet.

There are options for resupplying in the 100 mile wilderness with either a 
food drop from Keith Shaw of Monson or mailing a package to White House 
Landing.  I'm sorry I don't have the info for WHL, it wasn't there when I 
passed through.  

One thing you wont have to worry about is altitude sickness, as the trail 
here only goes over 3000 several times, but you be hard pressed to realize it.

You'll want to check out Gulf Hagas (off trail) and spent a night at Antlers 
campsite for the sunrise!  Have a great hike, look for moose and listen for 
the loons....  and climb Katahdin if you have time.

Sly

PS Stay at Shaw's Bording House, the banter is priceless at the ayce dinner 
and breakfast table.









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