I'm interested in this thread because I'd like to try this route sometime myself. However, I don't think I'd want to try the whole thing.

What do you think would be the best section to do if I was starting on about July 1 and riding for a month?

How foolish would it be to do it alone? (I don't know anyone who wants to go with me.)

Which would you recommend: 1) a hardtail mountain bike with front and rear panniers; 2) a hardtail mountain bike with a Bob trailer (the one without the suspension); 3) a Surly LHT with large tires and front and rear panniers? (These are the options I have with the equipment I currently own.)