The Appalachian Trail is very long, so there are so many sections that have different activities. For example, you can go to the section in the Smoky Mountains. Plenty of stuff to do. Or Grayson Highlands in Virginia where you might meet up with wild ponies. Most things along the trail are centered around the outdoors, but some areas may have bus tours, and there are many interesting towns along the way. There may be some limited guide services. I would start by contacting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy by going to http://www.appalachiantrail.org/ . They will answer questions and point you in the right direction.
It is possible to take a group via tour bus, although parking can be a challenge. If you hike to the Jim and Molly Denton shelter from Fiery Run Rd, you can have a fire, play horse shoes and have a picnic. Otherwise camping, hiking, trail running and observing nature are the big activities along the trail. If you head north from 55 you will enter the GR Thompson wildlife area where hunting is permitted during certain seasons. Make sure you have a permit and wearing blaze orange is advisable.
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Hello Thomas, do you know of anyone who can guide me on section hikes lasting one to several weeks please? Thank you, Karen
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