I lost my job in my 40s and sick of Florida. I'm planing to go on A.T. What's the best time of the year and is it dangerous to go alone (female)

I would recommend that you start in March. I hike alone often and find it very safe. Everyone that I have came across on the trail have always acted very nice and friendly.

When you plan on going

I would start at Harpers ferry around May go north and flip flop