Southern Section Hike

[wilsonnickp]

I'm hoping to do a 3-4 day section hike in April and am looking for some input. I live in Georgia and don't want to waste too much of my time off driving, but I have done all of the trail in Georgia. Basically, I'd like to go somewhere in NC or TN. I was originally planning for the southern half of GSMNP, but I don't know if the parks drawbacks outweigh the benefits when I could go a little further north or south and avoid Uncle Sam's constraints. What do you folks think?

[TheHighTrailGuy]

Max patch is an awesome spot, and close to Hot Springs, NC.


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[AO2134]

I'm hoping to do a 3-4 day section hike in April and am looking for some input. I live in Georgia and don't want to waste too much of my time off driving, but I have done all of the trail in Georgia. Basically, I'd like to go somewhere in NC or TN. I was originally planning for the southern half of GSMNP, but I don't know if the parks drawbacks outweigh the benefits when I could go a little further north or south and avoid Uncle Sam's constraints. What do you folks think?

Wilsonnickp,

We should talk. I am always looking for a hiking buddy. I am only a weekend warrior though. I hope to do Erwin, TN to Damascus, VA. We could possibly organize a self-shuttle and hike that area. I also have several other hikes planned on the BMT, and BT.

I am an 16-19 mpd hiker. Can go faster or slower. I am also from GA. If you think you'd be interested in a partner for the hike, let me know.

[barich942]

There is an Appaachian tral shutle and public transportation.