June is my daughters 5 yr birthday. She normally asks to go to a water park, but not this year. She told us the other day that she wants to go to Tennessee and hike with dada . Yahoo!!!!

So, I couldn’t think of a better way to make her trip memorable, for both of us, to begin our journey on the AT. But, knowing that she is 5, clearly I won’t be hiking 10-15 mi in a day. Last trip we were there the most she did with me and momma was 6 mi. She is an amazing 4 year old.

So maybe someone can help me out. I am looking for a section at clingmans dome or at newfound gap that has a side trail that would intersect with the AT. Any help I would truly appreciate.

Thank you in advance.