[pct-l] Coming from overseas + US visa regulations

[Gideon Scher]

Hi there

I am coming into the US from overseas and hope to do as much of the PCT as
possible starting in the south. Two questions:

I hope to be able to start hiking mid-May. Where would the best place to
join the trail be?

Does anyone know how long I can stay in the US for before I renew my tourist
visa ? And if its less than the 5-6 months it takes to do the trail, what is
the best way to get a visa renewal?

Thanks,
G.