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sonnynGA
02-14-2012, 23:28
I will be hiking Wayah Bald to Stecoah Gap next month and was looking for any info about access and parking at Wayah Bald (USFS 69). How to get there from GA and if it is ok to leave a vehicle for a week. Any info is appreciated.

generoll
02-15-2012, 14:27
Check with the Nantahala Ranger District. I believe the roads in their area are all gated and locked until around March 15.

sonnynGA
02-15-2012, 16:58
Yep, checked with Ranger and locked until April first. So if I wanted to start a hike near the Wayah Bald where could I start and perhaps park a car for a week or get shuttled.

daddytwosticks
02-15-2012, 17:09
Start at Wayah Gap. AT crosses a lonesome county road there. Name/number escapes me. :)

generoll
02-15-2012, 17:37
You could hike from Wayah Gap to the NOC, Stecoah Gap, or Fontana. Any of those places have parking and you can get a shuttle back to the gap and hike to your car.

Tenderheart
02-16-2012, 12:48
I would probably call good ole Ron Haven and let him handle the particulars. That way everything would be safe and taken care of.

sonnynGA
02-20-2012, 18:15
Thanks for the insights. Leaning toward starting further south at the Gap. Will probably add a day to our trip but the heck.