Hi Folks,
In the planning stages of a trip Starting at New Found Gap and ending at davenport gap around the late july to august time frame. I'm a fairly avid hiker and will presumably have a pack weight no greater than 10-15lbs. I was able to knock out amicalola to neels in 2.5 days this april. I want to bring my wife along, this will be her first serious multi day trip. I'm having some trouble planning the itinerary since I will need reservations in the smokies. I don't wanna do too much miles and give her a bad first experience, but i also don't want to do to many days and nights andbe carrying too much food and be bored by getting into the shelter at noon ech day. How difficult is this section of trail for a fairly active couple in their early/mid 20's. Can someone suggest a reasonable itinerary?