Hi all....I'm planning my yearly section hike and would like to run it by everyone for advice/tips/info. This year I'm going to do the beginning...plan is to do a SOBO hike from Wayah Crest (115.2) to Springer/Amicalola Falls State Park. I have it planned out thus far like this:
Fri: drive to Springer and spend night....anyone know any good places to stay? According to AWOL the Lodge or the Len Foote Hike Inn...anyone stayed at either of these? Also, can I park my car at the State Park for the week? Do they allow extended parking?
Sat: shuttle to Wayah Crest, hike 115.2->102.2, stay at Long Branch Shelter
Sun: 102.2-> 85.9, sleep Standing Indian Shelter
Mon: 85.9-> 73.7, Plumorchard Gap shelter
Tues: 73.7->58.2, Tray Mtn Shelter
Weds: 58.2->42.8, Low Gap Shelter
Thurs: 42.8 -> 27.7, Woods Hole Shelter
Fri: 27.7 -> 8.1 (the long day! hiking legs and a light pack by this time of the trip!), Hawk Mountain Shelter
Sat: 8.1->approach trail-> back to car -> home
Sun: built in extra day just in case
*I'm planning to go in May, so by that time the bubble should be past this area, yes?
Thoughts?
- Anyone know of any shuttles?
- how is the terrain? I see the profile, but the book doesn't always give you a sense of how strenuous a hike is. Any thoughts from those who have done this?
- weather? for this area in early May
- any specific rules/regulations (permits, etc)?
- any other advice or general tips for this section?
Thanks all in advance....any info would be helpful. I'm already excited and can't wait to get out there.
Michael