Shuttle recs for Hot Springs back to Davenport gap?? AlsoTrail/water conditions???

[saltysack]

Taking my 9 yr old for 3.5 day stroll looking for a shuttle. Prob start late first day is there any camp spots I should seek out? Will be tenting.
Thx


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[Venchka]

I would contact Bluff Mountain Outfitters in Hot Springs for shuttle information.
I'm envious. I wish I had the time to take one or more of my grandkids on a similar hike.
Good luck & have fun!

Wayne

[jasbb]

I did this section just last week. I used the folks at Bluff Mountain for the shuttle. I too started late in the day and camped at a site 7.5 miles from Davenport Gap. Although the AT guide indicated water at this campsite I saw none (maybe I was at the wrong site). Wasn't a problem since I had loaded up with water at Painter Branch. Several tent sites at Painter Branch which is 4.7 miles from Davenport Gap.

Water for this section was ample, except for the water supply at Deer Park shelter was basically non existent.

Have fun.

James

[saltysack]

I did this section just last week. I used the folks at Bluff Mountain for the shuttle. I too started late in the day and camped at a site 7.5 miles from Davenport Gap. Although the AT guide indicated water at this campsite I saw none (maybe I was at the wrong site). Wasn't a problem since I had loaded up with water at Painter Branch. Several tent sites at Painter Branch which is 4.7 miles from Davenport Gap.

Water for this section was ample, except for the water supply at Deer Park shelter was basically non existent.

Have fun.

James

Good tent spot on top of snowbird? Is it legal to camp on max patch....I've heard yes and no???


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[10-K]

On the north end of Max Patch just as you enter the woods there is a place big enough for several tents. You can grab water on the south end.

[saltysack]

Forgot to ask if yall happened know if u get cell service at any parts of this section(At&t).....if not wife makes me carry the spot tracker....curious.


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[10-K]

hit and miss on the cell service. You should be able to send out a text at least every few hours.

[saltysack]

Thx....good enough


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[daddytwosticks]

Hey Salty...please give us a trip report when you come back. Would like to do this section in September.

[saltysack]

Will do...


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[saltysack]

I did this section just last week. I used the folks at Bluff Mountain for the shuttle. I too started late in the day and camped at a site 7.5 miles from Davenport Gap. Although the AT guide indicated water at this campsite I saw none (maybe I was at the wrong site). Wasn't a problem since I had loaded up with water at Painter Branch. Several tent sites at Painter Branch which is 4.7 miles from Davenport Gap.

Water for this section was ample, except for the water supply at Deer Park shelter was basically non existent.

Have fun.

James

Forgot to ask ....bugs? I've never had issue with them in nc/tn but normally don't hike in the summer.... I treat our clothes with permethrin but rarely carry bug spray..Adams flea off on dog before we head out.....


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[jasbb]

Forgot to ask ....bugs? I've never had issue with them in nc/tn but normally don't hike in the summer.... I treat our clothes with permethrin but rarely carry bug spray..Adams flea off on dog before we head out.....


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I had no problems with bugs. Only spider webs on the trail early in the morning. I treated clothes with permethrin and had no ticks.

Also, I don't know about the legality of tenting on Max Patch but did see a couple of tents there as I passed by.

[saltysack]

Thanks all for input....great trip...we really enjoyed it!!! Damn it was hot and snakes were out! I had to move two timber rattlers off the trail! They were not happy!!! Scared the ship out of us...dog included! The dog now stays behind us while hiking!! I now truly see why I like a Fully enclosed shelter! Here are a few pics from the trip.



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[Wyker]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I love the sunset on Max Patch. I too just completed the same trip a few weeks ago. We didn't get any snake visits. I imagine that stopped you in your track pretty quick!

[daddytwosticks]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a great time.

[Lynnette]

See if Lumpy is still at Standing Bear Hostel. 706-994-6009.
CAKE

[saltysack]

I used him last week...very nice guy...


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