On 5/19 I'll start a weeklong hike NOBO from Thunderhill shelter to Rockfish Gap and was just wondering about the bear presence in this area and whether there is a need to hang food with bears in mind or just protect it from ordinary critters.
On 5/19 I'll start a weeklong hike NOBO from Thunderhill shelter to Rockfish Gap and was just wondering about the bear presence in this area and whether there is a need to hang food with bears in mind or just protect it from ordinary critters.
I would definately hang your food. They are spotted around Peaks of Otter quite frequently, which is not far from Thunderhill Shelter.
I wouldn't worry. The bears in the area mentioned are hunted so they are skittish. I have never had a problem here.
Always hang your food.
Unless you are in southern GA - then consider a bear canister as recommended
Always hang your bag when near SNP. I've been hiking there my whole life and the bears are becoming more aggressive.
I'm hanging myself this trip so the food will hang too....separately of course.