tlbj6142
06-14-2004, 10:12
This coming weekend my father and I are going to meet up with my brother on the AT (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4945). We are currently planning to meet him at Swift Run Gap (US33). I expect us to leave the trail at Thornton Gap (US211).
Are there any long exposed areas along this stretch that would require the use of sunscreen? I burn if exposed for an hour or more during peak UV hours.
Any shuttle recomendations to get us back to our car (at US33) Monday afternoon? I assume the hitch will be fairly easy. But just in case... I read you can't hitch on the BRP, are the rangers a-holes about this?
Also, I see that there are several water falls along this stretch. Any worth the trip? Depending on how my father and I feel, we may drop down for a look (and a dip).
Looks like there are 2-3 resturants along this section as well. I can probably carry a bit less food, correct?
Thanks. Its going to be hot and humid. But at least I won't be a work. My father is so excited, I think I'm going to have to smack him a few times just to keep him from wetting himself.:D
Are there any long exposed areas along this stretch that would require the use of sunscreen? I burn if exposed for an hour or more during peak UV hours.
Any shuttle recomendations to get us back to our car (at US33) Monday afternoon? I assume the hitch will be fairly easy. But just in case... I read you can't hitch on the BRP, are the rangers a-holes about this?
Also, I see that there are several water falls along this stretch. Any worth the trip? Depending on how my father and I feel, we may drop down for a look (and a dip).
Looks like there are 2-3 resturants along this section as well. I can probably carry a bit less food, correct?
Thanks. Its going to be hot and humid. But at least I won't be a work. My father is so excited, I think I'm going to have to smack him a few times just to keep him from wetting himself.:D