parking at crossings - WhiteBlaze

TNjed · 11-04-2009, 16:15

Has anyone parked at Iron Mountain Gap, or on 19? Is it safe to do or do I risk a broken windshield? Thanks

Just Plain Jim · 11-04-2009, 16:20

I've seen some cars there when I was dropped off this year and last year but there's no way that I'll ever park a vehicle on a highway. Iv'e heard too many sad stories over the past few years.

When I hiked north I got a shuttle out of Damascus and when I went south I used one out of Hot Springs.

tndrfoot · 11-04-2009, 19:38

I left my truck at iron mtn gap without problems but i did worry the whole time i was gone.And for 19e drive 1/4 mile south to mtn harbor bed and breakfast 5$ a day. or are you talking about 19 at spivey gap never parked there but i would be concerened there. hope that helps.

Berserker · 11-05-2009, 13:05

I have parked at 19W (Spivey Gap) twice without incident, Iron Mountain Gap once without incident, and Mountain Harbour B&B ($5 per day charge) off 19E. This was all within the last year.

Tennessee Viking · 11-05-2009, 13:32

19E definitely park at Mountain Harbour Inn, or continue on to Hampton to Braemar or Kincora. As for Iron Mtn Gap, I known a few people to park there without incident. But I wouldn't except for day hikes. Either call Greasy Creek Friendly or Johnny's for parking and shuttles.

11-04-2009, 16:15	#1
TNjed Registered User Join Date: 12-31-2007 Location: franklin,tn View my gallery 7 Posts: 40 Images: 7	parking at crossings Has anyone parked at Iron Mountain Gap, or on 19? Is it safe to do or do I risk a broken windshield? Thanks __________________ if the thunder don't get ya, the lightnin' will

11-04-2009, 16:20	#2
Just Plain Jim Join Date: 05-28-2004 Location: Huntsville, Alabama View my gallery 1 Age: 70 Posts: 91 Images: 1	Don't take a chance I've seen some cars there when I was dropped off this year and last year but there's no way that I'll ever park a vehicle on a highway. Iv'e heard too many sad stories over the past few years. When I hiked north I got a shuttle out of Damascus and when I went south I used one out of Hot Springs.

11-05-2009, 13:32	#5
Tennessee Viking TEHCC (AT) & FMST (MST) Trail Maintainer Join Date: 04-10-2007 Location: Cary, North Carolina View my gallery 221 My trailjournals.com Age: 31 Year of thru-hike: Day Hiking one section at a time Posts: 1,948 Images: 221	19E definitely park at Mountain Harbour Inn, or continue on to Hampton to Braemar or Kincora. As for Iron Mtn Gap, I known a few people to park there without incident. But I wouldn't except for day hikes. Either call Greasy Creek Friendly or Johnny's for parking and shuttles. __________________ 'The Tennessee Viking' Benjamin T. TEHCC Maintainer Just have three little words..."Go Hike It"

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11-04-2009, 19:38	#3
tndrfoot tndrfoot Join Date: 09-02-2009 Location: kingsport tn Age: 33 Posts: 18	I left my truck at iron mtn gap without problems but i did worry the whole time i was gone.And for 19e drive 1/4 mile south to mtn harbor bed and breakfast 5$ a day. or are you talking about 19 at spivey gap never parked there but i would be concerened there. hope that helps.

11-05-2009, 13:05	#4
Berserker 1804 miles to go Join Date: 04-09-2008 Location: Lynchburg, VA Age: 36 Year of thru-hike: Started Section Hiking in '07 Posts: 188	I have parked at 19W (Spivey Gap) twice without incident, Iron Mountain Gap once without incident, and Mountain Harbour B&B ($5 per day charge) off 19E. This was all within the last year.