Hiked on the AT for the 1st time today.

[P-Train]

:banana

In TN/NC. GSMNP. Between Russell Field Trail and Boat Mountain Trail. It was only a 2.9 stretch but I really liked it.

I live one hour away and the hike closest hike to the AT takes 5.1 miles to get there. But DAMN it's a grueling 5.1 miles for the most part!

Will go back soon for a longer AT visit. Probably next week I hope.

Met some nice people today, saw a black bear and a couple of BCS that were pretty nice.

[Driver8]

Welcome, P-Train - glad you enjoyed your experience. Hope you have many more like it. Welcome to Whiteblaze as well!

[restless]

dont.stop.no. turn back. you will become hooked. addicted even. oh well. too late.--
BTW -The smokies area is where I first set foot on the AT as well.

[P-Train]

dont.stop.no. turn back. you will become hooked. addicted even. oh well. too late.--
BTW -The smokies area is where I first set foot on the AT as well.

Hiking the AT is all I've thought about lately. Too bad I have a job! My goal is to hike all the AT is the GSMNP by this time next year. It's just about 70 miles. Doable!

[Blissful]

The AT is a great place to be whether long miles or short.

[OldFeet]

Welcome to the woods. GSMNP is a great place. I hiked it in May 2010 and had a great time.