Hey everyone,

First time posting here, I was looking for some advice on trail selection. I'm just about to graduate architecture school at the beginning of May and before I start work I wanted to get away and get myself grounded out on the trail. I'm planning on doing 3 to 4 weeks out on the trail starting out in mid May. The issue is Snow. I wanted to hike a section of CDT, the Colorado Trail (starting at the San Juan Mountains) or the John Muir Trail. I know from my research that these trails will still have a good bit of snow on them at my start date. I wanted to ask the board if anyone had any advice or suggestions about which trail I should hike or any other good alternatives. I thought about hiking somewhere in the southeast on the Appalachian Trail but I've already hiked there and was looking for a substantial trail West of the Mississippi River.