Hiking and camping at 1000ft + is difficult?

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i am going to hike the AT (from the south to the north starting from the town of fedrick) in Maryland. it says that the hike will go up to 1200 ft also it is said that the trail is 5/10 difficult. since i am new backpacker, i was wondering if 1000ft during late fall is a bit over head even if i have the proper equipment? ohh also there is like one or 2 mile at 1000ft (just small portion) the other are like 900 to 600.
 
1000 feet is not a real high altitude, but you may feel the effects, especially if you live right at sea level.

Just take it slow and steady and drink plenty of fluids.
 
not effect at all...1000 feet is negligible, parts of the AT go as high as 6200 feet (mt washington, nh) and even that is fine in the fall
 
Absolutely not, I've hiked the parts you will be on. the altitude is not going to change anything aside from the slope you are climbing. Its a beautifull stretch and its a great time of year to see it.

If you're into the science of it:
Air Density decreases at a rate of 2.9% - 3.0% for each 1000 ft. of elevation above Sea Level. You will surely not need to worry about a difference of 3%.
 
Absolutely not, I've hiked the parts you will be on. the altitude is not going to change anything aside from the slope you are climbing. Its a beautifull stretch and its a great time of year to see it.

If you're into the science of it:
Air Density decreases at a rate of 2.9% - 3.0% for each 1000 ft. of elevation above Sea Level. You will surely not need to worry about a difference of 3%.
 
Absolutely not, I've hiked the parts you will be on. the altitude is not going to change anything aside from the slope you are climbing. Its a beautifull stretch and its a great time of year to see it.

If you're into the science of it:
Air Density decreases at a rate of 2.9% - 3.0% for each 1000 ft. of elevation above Sea Level. You will surely not need to worry about a difference of 3%.
 
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