Last month I hiked a section of the BMT, starting at Childers Creek, TN and finishing at Brookshire Creek, TN. I'm planning a 4-5 day hike in the spring starting at Springer Mt. For those who have done both of these sections, how do they compare in difficulty? Is the TN section I did harder, easier or about the same as say 40-50 miles north from Springer?
Next, I'd like opinions on trail guides. For those who have used both Sgt. Rock's guide and the Benton MacKaye Trail Guides (one for 3 different sections), which did you prefer and why?
Thanks in advance for your help.