First off, I want to let everyone know I value the time and the good people that I met on the Appalachian Trail. That being said, a big personal problem with me is that there were way too many people. I don’t think the sanitary conditions were safe either.
Post Office Never Delivered My Supplies
The biggest reason why I came off the trail in North Carolina is the fact that the post office never delivered my food or supplies. I needed a bear can to hike though the Smokies and did not have one. So with no food or a bear can I could not go any further. I bought my food for 6 months before I started this trip, I did not want to resupply with junk food at the stops along the way.
Sanitary Conditions on the AT
The sanitary conditions on the AT are less than perfect and you can expect that with all trails that have no showers or bathrooms. However, on the AT there are designated camping spots, {you are NOT allowed to create any new camping spots} and you are there with 25 to 100 other people using 1 YES ONE privy.
The Privy
The privy is one of the most disgusting things you will ever grace with your ass. I prefer to go dig a hole and do my business there. That being said, women pee on the seat as much as men do because they lift their asses off the seat in order not to touch it with their skin.
So needless to say, I had to go home early and I don’t miss it! 🙂
