A GPS is a toy on this trail in the summer. It's good if you want some statistics but that's it. There are upward to 200 people on the trail; therefore, it's difficult to get lost. I don't think I've ever pull my map out on this trail except to identify landmarks.
Generally, it's a very friendly bunch of hikers on the trail that are more than willing to chat you up as you make your way to the summit.
Just go and have fun.
Agreed. I don't even own a GPS (and probably never will). From the first time I hiked the Main Trail until now, every time I went further up the trail, until the time I finally summitted (it took me around 3-4 tries over a period of time), I never had any issues with finding the trail. You won't need your GPS.
CaT
