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I use it every once in a while. Not as greasy as menthol cream

The common method now are mileage markers that can last a long time. Installed at trailheads, shelters, or trail junctions

I remember a mileage sign about 2-3 miles NOBO from Iron Mtn Gap

2021 is going to be weird. Probably 1.5 to 2 times more traffic. Planned 2021 hikers, postponed 2020 hikers, newbie hikers, and your typical section/day hikers.

You can continually check the...

The causeway at Hereford Road (near Hickory Hill Boat Ramp) collapsed some times ago and I think its still out. There is new trail route in place.

Seeing how many shuttle services stopping during these Covid times, you might have to take what you get. Most of my shuttle contacts for the Smokies stopped or limited their services.

Other...

Maybe I should have called you on Sunday. That mess on I40 in Canton was a disaster.

The trail will definitely be overcrowded by thrus in 2021 of those who missed their 2020 start. Services will be about the same as those who operated during 2020. Newbie interest has jumped so...

Go across the interstate to Standing Bear Hostel or park at Big Creek.

The turnout next to the river has a previous history of vandalism from both humans and critters.

Go to Harbor Freight and get the winter mechanic gloves.

Avenza, Ramblr, Hiking Project, GaiaGPS, AllTrail, US Topo Maps

There is a campsite just below trail at the Firetower side trail.
Cowboy yes.
Water can be scarce at the campsite. But its rained quite a bit in western NC. And cooling down.

There are USFS signs pointing to Max Patch from Hot Springs. Max Patch Road is a county/forest road. People live up there.

Harmon Den/Cold Springs Road (Exit 7 from I40) is another major access.

Check the CDT topics

I haven't heard of any recent vandalism. But 19E has had a long history of it.

From I40 - Walk up Green Corner. As the road starts to bend to the right, the AT is right there on the left. There is Google StreetView off it. ...

No. The vegetation is pretty much rodo and small trees on the lower end with very little tree growth on top (except for grass). Nothing substantial to hang from. There is a small campsite in a...

Given some time and all the trash that found. Bears will be making a strong presence around Max Patch pretty soon or next year.

I do a kayak shoe a lot. A neoprene watershoe.

You might want a pair of specialty Crocs. I have a more modified CROC with ankle webbing good for fording and another pair that replicates a canvas...

Troutville/Daleville is the AT community name.

Its been fairly wet last couple weeks

Usually the long ridgelines will issues being dry. But that section is usually flowing.

Either drive up to Hurricane Gap or Jones Meadows on Viking Mtn.

Big South Fork
Prentice Cooper SF
Frogs

I visited the THs at Cumberland Gap, Signal Point and Prentice Cooper. But thats about it.

As far as I know the Cumberland Trail (CG section) goes about 2 miles southwest of the park starting at...

Rain Man was always a hoot to chat with on here. Great resource for hiking. Had the pleasure of a quick meet up with him at US421 years back on his section hike to Damascus.

I can only imagine what it would have been like to be on the MST at Devils Garden Overlook, or on top of Stone Mountain at that moment.