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I haven't been in that area recently, but two good sized creeks right before you get there coming south to north. Also, given the rain we've had recently, the spring should be good. It always seemed...

When I was there it was so cold and windy even the mice didn't come out. Believe that's why the shelter faces into the mountain. Also why new shelter is on other side of the ridge/gap.

Once again thanks everyone. I think we'll try the Hogpen to Neel's route as the weather looks like it's going to clear. Ahh, out of the office finally....BTW SGT Rock, I'm saving that Standing...

Thanks for the ideas folks. Looks like I'll have to keep an eye on the weather forecast. She already loves dayhikes, but from experience I know its no fun to be freezing cold, no matter what the...

As an old minimalist and relatively experienced solo hiker, I need some advice as to a good, short (5 to 7 miles) overnighter to introduce my 12 year old daughter to the joys of carrying your own...

I was at Deep Gap a few weeks ago. The road is easy, but watch closely for the turn-off from Hwy 64, not marked very well.

I use the 'turtle' method, "I may be slow, but I'm coming."

It can be wild in spring in GA. Woke up one April morning woundering why I felt cold, then noticed 6 inches of snow and the wind howling (Tray Mtn.). Took forest service roads down to Helen to thaw...

I carry a tiny swiss army knife that I got from work of all places. Has a small blade (about 1.5" usable blade), sissors, toothpick, tweezers, and file/screwdriver. About 2 oz. and everything I...

Sounds like you got what I did a bit south (Standing Indian/Albert Mtn.) Brrrr...but pretty.:)

Had 4 SOBO's come in after dark last weekend. Didn't bother me cause I use earplugs (otherwise mice keep me awake :) Just please don't step on me!

There are two shelters here. One is an old (70's) lean-to, but in good shape. Water is spring 300 feet below old shelter. New shelter is on southeast side of gap. Has overhang, table, benches. ...

Relatively new and in good shape with overhang, table, and bench. Water is creek about 200 feet downhill. No privy. Plenty of mice. Within 1 mile of road (unpaved) access at Deep Gap.

You're right:D I go up toward Clayton area and points north sometimes. The trail goes across the range rather than following it as the AT usually does. Trail is less used and maintained giving it a...

Fall is best. The bears are fat and happy, the trees have shed some leaves for better views, and the bugs are minimial.:)

The forestation in the Smokies, with the firs around Clingman's, etc. gone from bugs and acid rain.? The first time I hiked from Fontana it was like walking in a dripping cathedral in places. The...

An every fall (thus the novhiker handle) southern end hiker since 1972. Just do different sections between Springer and the Smokies. Have really noticed changes in 25 years.

Going out to Albert...