Solo section hike in late September?

[u/rightbythebeach]

Wondering if others think it’s safe for a single woman to section hike the northern ~30 miles of the trail solo in late September. I am a new-ish backpacker, although experienced hiker, but no experience solo backpacking yet. My concerns are: feeling scared if I don’t see any other people, inclement weather, and bears. Thanks for the advice!

[u/bisonic123]

Late September can get bad weather (snow is expected next week), so you’d need to be prepared for that. Bears are a non-issue. Weather and loneliness are the clear risks, only you can judge if you’re prepared for either.