I am working on section hiking the entire state of NC. My plans are to reach the GSMNP in 2016. I am a hammock camper and have read post about the Park regs concerning tent/hammock camping on the A/T. I have also read the park regulations themselves. I still will not sleep in a shelter with mice. That being said, I will have to skip the Smokies or, option #2, camp at the "back country" sites although they are not on the trail. I hate the thoughts of navigating the trail this way but I do want to complete my goal of hiking NC AT. Does anyone have advice or experience in dealing with a similar issue that you had? If so, please share and it would be greatly appreciated and helpful.
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