I take a backpacking trip each September to start the school year off with whoever is homeschooling that year. This year I have a friend whose daughter is dying to try backpacking and wants to go with us. Her mom is now yearning to hit the trail as well. Now, we are talking about a family that has done no more than state parks before and the mom is a bit nervous about being in the woods. I need a trail that is off the beaten path to give her the experience, isn't so hard that she will never want to go again, and has a nice view or two. Lakes, waterfalls and vistas all count as possibilities. The AT is something I'm comfortable with further north, but not so much close to NY. (They are from near NYC, and I'd like to be kinda close to there area but not next door) Clean shelters (with privies) not bothered by partiers would be a bonus. Any thoughts?
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