How should I go about planning a hike through the Appalachian Trail?

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Olivia

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I want to hike all the way through North Carolina on the Appalachian trail in late spring of 2011. I really have no knowledge about how to even begin planning such an adventure. How long would it take? Do I need any permits? What should I pack? A website would be awesome or maybe some book suggestions? I googled this and I just wasn't finding the information I needed or wanted. Thank you in advance!
 
Have you checked with any real outdoor supply company? If you have no basic idea, maybe you ought to start small, like a state park with clearly marked trails. I don't want to hear about some one getting lost and being found at the bottom of a ravine.
Here's a link near you:http://www.hikewnc.info/areainfo/outfitters.html
 
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