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Kirby
03-06-2009, 11:45
My hypothetical plan would be to fly to the tri-city airport on the morning of the 13th and fly back on the 24th. I'm trying to figure out a good place to start so I end in Damascus at the end of the day on the 23rd or the morning of the 24th.

Kirby

Stryder
03-06-2009, 12:11
I am actually doing that same scenario this year at the end of April. I am starting at Hot Springs. I am planning on 20+ miles a day though so YMMV.

Adam

Red Hat
03-06-2009, 12:21
Kirby, I'll be doing from Iron Mtn Gap to Kincora starting the 15th. I'd say for a fast hiker like you, Erwin to Damascus in 10 days is very doable.

Kirby
03-06-2009, 14:36
Erwin seems like a good place to start, is tri-city still the closest airport?

Also might start in Hot Springs and end at Kincora.

fehchet
03-06-2009, 16:24
Yes, TRI is the airport for an Erwin start or a shuttle to Hot Springs.

wakapak
03-06-2009, 16:27
Kirby, Tri-cities is the closest to Erwin and Johnson City.
Where were you 10 days out of Damascus last year on your thru?? Chances are you could probably do it again, or close to it. What month are you doing this in??

wakapak
03-06-2009, 16:40
oh yeah, dont rule out Asheville airport if you're looking to get to Hot Springs. It's not that far from A-ville and the airport is pretty close to town too.

Kirby
03-06-2009, 18:38
I was hiking NOBO from Erwin on April 1st and did a ten mile day into Damascus on April 8th.

I'm looking at this April 13-23.

Erwin to Damascus is emerging as my favorite option, but I want these to be full days, so I'll adjust accordingly.

Cabin Fever
03-06-2009, 23:31
oh yeah, dont rule out Asheville airport if you're looking to get to Hot Springs. It's not that far from A-ville and the airport is pretty close to town too.

Yeah, but what about when you get to Damascus??? Tri-Cities is the best location and I am sure you could find a shuttle. Tri-Cities has flights coming in out of Atlanta (Delta) and Charlotte (US Air) all the time so getting in is not a problem.