Thank you all for all the great info!!!

We will be in Idaho MTBiking in July so that is out! But trying to fit it in this year as a semi-cheap touring trip! We want to camp and if it rains that can be miserable!!! We also plan on touring with our furry babies (one in a trailer behind hubby and the other in a basket with me) so lots of rain could really put a damper on the fun factor! Will be researching pet-friendly accommodations but plan to camp for the most part...taking 6 days (figuring on about 60 miles per day...DC to Pitts...unless otherwise advised!)

I did purchase 2 books and have all sorts of links bookmarked but none have mentioned the BEST time of year! We do not have kids so school is not an issue! In fact I am hoping the best time will be when little ones are in school so we have more trail to ourselves! just sayin'

October will be a good month to venture that way!!! Maybe at the end of the month? Wonder if the temps are good? 40's at night are low but not too low...50-60's are ideal!

We are surrounded by parks & forests here in Asheville and try to support them as much as possible...totally understand the upkeep and all!!! I am sure as long as we have a safe, rather dry experience we will be grinning ear to ear!!!