SNP Memorial Day weekend

[rlmcarth]

How buggy is the AT in SNP likely to be over Memorial Day weekend? We contemplate a few days of hiking that area; do we need to pack full mosquito gear?

Thanks.

[flemdawg1]

Swarms of tourons everywhere. Unfortunately, they're a federally protected species and its illegal to kill them.

[johnnybgood]

No . Bug juice is really quite enough. Now about them invasive tourons , the majority won't stray far from their metal boxes.

[Rocket Jones]

Swarms of tourons everywhere. Unfortunately, they're a federally protected species and its illegal to kill them.

I keep hearing that, but has anyone actually called the park and asked what the local regulations are?

[Whack-a-mole]

Just don't whack them with your flip flop. Some people seem to think it is disgusting.

[Cookerhiker]

While most of the tourons stick to their cars and the facilities & overlooks along Skyline Drive, I would expect to find more hikers in the back country than normal on a holiday weekend. Just keep that in mind when deciding when and where to camp.

[Blissful]

You need to be vigilant against ticks.