AZT NOBO June-Aug 2018

[maxmax161]

Good afternoon my dudes. I have managed to secure a decent stretch of time off from work from late June-early August and was thinking of doing a thru hike northbound. I have good experience in hiking and generally being outdoors, enough to know that input from locals/past hikers can be really valuable.

In a nutshell, is it worth attempting the hike in the summer? I would really appreciate input from anyone who has done it this time of year.

Thankyou for your time, Max.

[chumley]

is it worth attempting the hike in the summer?

In a nutshell, no.

The desert sections are simply too hot, and the lack of reliable water sources can easily become life threatening. You will have a difficult time finding anybody who has through-hiked June-August!

[trekkin_gecko]

this might fit your time frame better:
http://www.coloradotrail.org/

[maxmax161]

@trekkin_gecko

this might fit your time frame better:
http://www.coloradotrail.org/

Thankyou so much for this recommendation, this looks much more appropriate. The trail website recommends exactly my time frame!