Camp sites and shelter are about a mile from the terminous. No camping at the summit.
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Camp sites and shelter are about a mile from the terminous. No camping at the summit.
Depends, we hiked that section in July and shuttled into Nimblewell Gap. Hiked to Hawk Mountain the first day then Gooch Mountain on day two. Hit Woody midday on day three. Hiking with three adults...
Lone Wolf is reliable. I will vouch for him.
Three summers ago SOBO Out between Roan and the Humps I ran into a couple of folks headed North toward the Humps with no gear visible about four in the afternoon, so still a few hours of day light....
Cool!! Liking the idea of hiking a few days with less food. Thanks for all of the intel.
Hiking the Shennies and on up to PA in the summer of 2015. What is the deal on resupplies/concession stands in the park? are they open for supper, if so how late? What sort of resupply (if any) do...
Water at Vandeventer is a grunt!! You might want to fill before you get to it. Seems I recall a spring about 3-5 miles south of the shelter. Good hike either direction. I did SOBO Damascus to Erwin...
Oh, and check out the Chatooga River Trail (probably misspelled Chatooga) along the GA/SC state line. Good fishing/hiking.
The section of the FT along the Suwannee actualy has a bit of up and down to it. Might want to come to REI in Jacksonville, try on gear etc. then drive out to White Springs and put in a couple of...
Seems like carrying a little extra (and having a light weight cushion in case you get stuck for an extra night between resupplies)is a better plan than carrying just enough.
I use them in cooler weather, not in sumer.
GSMNP is a can of worms and I will leave that to those who have more experience ther with groups. I have lead many groups on the AT and other trails, and I always try to spreadout into slow, medium...
So true, but often two hikers will have three or more opinions on just about anything!!!:)
Shuckstack out of Fontana was a grind for me. Three ridges NOBO was as well. Didn't have too much trouble coming out of RT 60 at Buena Vista or with Snowbird. All depends on time of day, weather,...
Great section, although the approach trail from AFSP is a bit of a grind on day one. An alternaticve is to transport into Nimblewell Gap.This shortens the approach to something like 2.5 miles (vs 8)....
Abates, that is good to hear! Doing the same stretch but going on to Unicoi this July.
Most of the trail has shuttle service, so it really depends on how far you wAnt to drive. Smokeys are really nice in my opinion, although you do have to register. The Grayson Highlands/ Virginia...
Good rule to abide by both ways! Haven't read all the posts, but I think most of us are out there to get away from the hassle, hustle and bustle of our "day lives". Treat others as you want to be...
Barred owls are called monkey owls in some areas.
Got stung by a yellow jacket 30 feet from the car after completing the Standing Indian loop. Not sure if that counts since I was off the trail, but that's all I got at this point. Shelter mice don't...
Deerhunter is awesome!! PM if you need his number
I use AT&T and as with any plan, service is where it is and when it is, but usually not where you think it is. Bring the phone if it is your camera. Don't plan to call anyone every day or at a...
Foothills Trail is also white blazed. Just sayin'.
Oh, and Asheville over Erwin any day!!! Better beer!
I am a high school science teacher in NE Florida. I find there are usually a few of us teachers out there. I was in a shelter in NC a few years back and there were three teachers and a couple of kids...