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Jason of the Woods
01-18-2008, 16:23
We are leaving in April from Newfound Gap and not stopping until Springer. It's our first long AT trip. Any advice?
MyFeetHurt
01-18-2008, 16:35
Advice????
Take your time, smell the flowers, and have fun!
Jason of the Woods
01-18-2008, 16:38
I was planning on that.;)
Pedaling Fool
01-18-2008, 18:16
If you don't have any long distance hiking experience, then read the articles on the homepage. The hike you're planning is no different than a thru-hike -
just a little shorter, but you still need to plan in the same way.
Jason of the Woods
01-18-2008, 19:40
We've got plenty of experience. This is just the longest hike that we've done. I am looking more for advice on must-sees, stops, ect.?
smokymtnsteve
01-18-2008, 19:48
yea, start at Clingman's Dome:D
bloodmountainman
01-18-2008, 20:55
There a plenty of must see's on this hike! First is the "Fontana Hilton". The most comfortable shelter on the trail.
Be ready for some work- these are some of the steepest hills in the south!
Jason of the Woods
01-18-2008, 21:56
What about the weather? Should I plan for a bit of everything?
River Runner
01-18-2008, 22:03
What about the weather? Should I plan for a bit of everything?
Definitely. You could get anything from a snowstorm to a 90+ degree day. Maybe both.
Bulldawg
01-18-2008, 23:17
Definitely. You could get anything from a snowstorm to a 90+ degree day. Maybe both.
What he said!
River Runner
01-19-2008, 00:21
What he said!
Actually, it's what she said. :)
Jason of the Woods
01-19-2008, 01:14
Thank you she. I thought that you were a lady all along.;)
Views from Cheoah, Wesser, Wayah Balds; Albert + Standing Indian, Blood Mtn, Tray Mtn.You may want a tarp as the shelters will be crawling with NOBO's. Find some non shelter locations to pitch the tarp or sleep under stars b/c of above reason. Daytime temps 50-60's, night 30-40's, though there are extremes. My favorite section there is Standing Indian; from Wallace to Bly Gaps. Two big climbs out of Fontana and NOC. Oh yeah, fill your canteen at Chatahoochee Springs then take a leak; you can say you pissed on Atlanta!
Jason of the Woods
01-19-2008, 11:22
Thanks Doc! I never did like Atlanta much anyway.