@sandyfortner
Thanks for your input. We'll see how early I can start. I may end up waiting until the fall or spring of 2020.

I'd like to hike the AZT this spring, but can't begin until April 8th at the earliest . What is the latest reasonable start date for a NOBO spring hike and where will heat and/or water become an issue? I'm an experienced thru hiker (PCT & CDT) and live in the central valley of California, so I h...