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barry burnette
04-08-2009, 10:36
Can someone tell me where do i go to make reservations for a lean2 when I hike from Newfoundland Gap to Waterville...and their names. Thanks so much
Silver Bear
04-08-2009, 12:17
Ice Water Springs is about 3-4 miles from New Found Gap. Next is Pecks Corner 7 miles from Ice Water, than Tri Corner Knob 5 miles from Pecks Corner, Cosby Knob is next 8 miles from Tri Corner. 7 miles to Davenport Gap Shelter. 1 mile to Northen Boundary of park. Call the Back Country office of the Smoky's for reservations 865-436-1231. another 3-4 miles to Standing Bear Hostel on the North side of I-40 East at exit 451 the last TN exit going toward NC.
Enjoy your hike.
Can someone tell me where do i go to make reservations for a lean2 when I hike from Newfoundland Gap to Waterville...and their names. Thanks so much
Here's a map with mileage:http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/great_smoky_trail99.pdf
Blissful
04-08-2009, 13:50
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm
barry burnette
04-09-2009, 20:18
can i get someone to pick us up at cosby knob or do i have to go all the way to davenport gap. You guys are the best and thanks so much for your help
Get Curtis from Standing Bear Hostel to shuttle you to Newfound Gap and hike back to your car at either Davenport Gap or across I40 to Standing Bear
http://standingbearfarm.tripod.com/
SmokyMtn Hiker
04-09-2009, 20:23
Davenport Gap is the first road crossing going NOBO. Then about another 1 1/2 mile to I-40.