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I like being at the shelters because I like talking to other people and not having to worry about taking down a wet tent in the morning. I also agree that you should try it once and see how you like...

It is flat and very easy to hike from Vandeventer towards Damascus. Have a great hike!

A nice shelter with plenty of flat ground to camp. The water source is behind the shelter down a hill about 50 yards. A great place to stay if you don't won't to push on toward Damascus.

Look @ Trailjounals.com, then under Rocket or Bono. I would start the earliest around March 1 no sooner. But that's my opinon.

I agree totally with Lone Wolf. I'm from this area also and believe you'll be fine. I would be cautious of the tempature changes that
could happen when you go over Roan Mnt and the Humps.
Have a...

I was there in April 2002 and experenced the same problem bear.
The bear never did take our food or packs but did keep us up to around 1 AM. The problem in this area is that there is only 1 tree...