Me and my buddy are doing Franklin to Fontana in early Oct, so stay in touch.If I can help you let me know.
Wife and I are starting a section hike nobo from Deep Gap to Nanatahala in late Sept. , just checking trail conditions and water availiblity.The trail conditiond are great and water is in good supply but that can change in one week.My advise is check on the water question just before you start.I try to keep up with that info for hikers ;) actually my e-mail is
[email protected] or 828-524-4403 at Budget Inn.