I'm currently planning a backpacking trip for this Spring. My current focus is on picking a location/route.
I've done 3-4 day trips, but I'd like to make this one around a week.
Most routes I've found online tend to be 2-4 day routes.
I'm located in North Carolina (School:Greensboro Home:Raleigh) and would
prefer to go somewhere that's around 3-5 hours driving range.
I'd like to pursue mountainous/difficult terrain since I'm in pretty good shape and I like the idea of a challenge.
I'm also open to the idea of exploring historic sites (shut down mines, abandoned towns, etc.) along the way.
While of course the Appalachian Trail is one of the first few ideas that comes to mind, I'd like to
avoid contact with too many people.
Does anyone have any good suggestions as to where I should take my journey?
Thanks