Woody gap to hog pin gap it is....safe parking for few days??

[saltysack]

Anyone have any experience w parking at hog pin gap? Trying to plan my 8yo sons first hike...thinking about next weekend going woody to hog pin gap over 3 days..should I park at hog pin and shuttle back to woody or vice versa? I have parked at neel gap several times w no problems but in familiar w hog pin gap parking...


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[AO2134]

If you are very concerned about parking, spend a night at the hiker's hostel and have the shuttle you to Woody Gap and Hogpen Gap. I think the fee for a bunk is $18 for the night. I believe they allow you to keep you car there on private property (likely safer). Also they provide shuttle services to Woody Gap and Hogpen gap. Not sure the price though. Call and see if that works for you.

[wannahike]

I parked at Woody Gap for 4 nights over 4th of July, no problem.

[saltysack]

Thx...anyone know if any Att coverage so can call for shuttle as hard to predict how fast 8 yr old will hike?


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[wannahike]

We had att and had service at most clear high points and gaps.
We did have service at Woody Gap

[saltysack]

Thx


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[blue indian]

Woody Gap is a better bet. Its a big parking lot off a main road.

[blue indian]

Actually, Hogpen Gap is also a decent size and off a pretty well traveled road.. I would say Woody Gap has a bigger parking lot plus it has a latrine

[saltysack]

Thx..all for the info..hopefully not to hot next weekend....I hate sleeping hot ...I love cold weather for hiking..


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