Three other guys and I were planning to hike for 4-5 days from Amicalola Springs to Neels Gap in mid-May, but now a couple of the guys are wondering if we shouldn't instead consider a more scenic loop route (maybe in North Carolina or Virginia). Coming from Iowa and Wisconsin, we'd prefer to see some real nice vistas. And from a logistics standpoint (drop off and pick up) it'd probably be easier to do a loop hike. So... Does anyone have any really nice 4-5 day loop hikes anywhere along the trail they'd recommend?
Thanks.