Approach Trail

**Cuffs** · 09-08-2006, 14:16

I would like to make the Approach Trail to Springer part of my thru, but instead have decided to just knock it out now and get it over with.

Anyone interested in doing the same? Maybe some weekend in Sept or Oct?

**Phreak** · 09-08-2006, 15:09

I'll be gone from 9/16 - 9/26, but I'd be up for a hike any weekend after these dates.

**Ewker** · 09-08-2006, 15:17

I would like to join you. As of right now I have plans for Sept 16,17 and Oct 27-29 in the Smokies.

**Cuffs** · 09-08-2006, 18:46

How's October 6,7,8 looking for everyone?

(and due to the holiday on the 9th, Columbus Day, maybe spend one of those days doing some side trails...?)

**swift** · 09-08-2006, 19:15

A friend and I will be doing the approach trail to Neel's Gap Oct 1-5..reliving good times...lol. Start time as early as possible, by 7 am I hope

**Cuffs** · 09-09-2006, 17:51

Ewker PM'd me with a good idea...

Meet either late Friday or first thing Saturday, hike to Springer, overnite there, then hike out the "Hike Inn" trail on Sunday or for those who can stay til Monday, hike out then...

**Smile** · 09-09-2006, 17:52

I hope you guys have a great hike, good idea to get it out of the way now if you really want to do it

**Frosty** · 09-09-2006, 22:05

Originally Posted by ALHikerGal

Ewker PM'd me with a good idea...

Meet either late Friday or first thing Saturday, hike to Springer, overnite there, then hike out the "Hike Inn" trail on Sunday or for those who can stay til Monday, hike out then...

I always miss everything by one week. First the FL Gathering, now this. Don't suppose there is any chance of doing it a week earlier?

**Mountain Man** · 09-11-2006, 12:58

I wish I could join yall, but already have plans for that Saturday. If yall decide to do it another weekend I could be there.

**Ewker** · 09-11-2006, 16:19

ALHikerGal, you decide on how you want to do this. It is your trip

**Cuffs** · 09-11-2006, 17:24

As of right now, Im planning on hiking the Approach on weekend of Oct 6,7,8 (& maybe 9). (no, its not going to take me that long, just adding some side hikes in there)

Looks like its just me and Ewker for now. Meeting at the "arch" on Saturday morning (early, time TBA).

If anyone else can join us, please do!! Just let us know, so we dont leave without you!!!

**StarLyte** · 09-11-2006, 17:40

Originally Posted by ALHikerGal

As of right now, Im planning on hiking the Approach on weekend of Oct 6,7,8 (& maybe 9). (no, its not going to take me that long, just adding some side hikes in there)

Looks like its just me and Ewker for now. Meeting at the "arch" on Saturday morning (early, time TBA).

If anyone else can join us, please do!! Just let us know, so we dont leave without you!!!

This is real nice ALHikerGal---take some photos and post them here for us!

**Frosty** · 09-11-2006, 17:57

Originally Posted by ALHikerGal

As of right now, Im planning on hiking the Approach on weekend of Oct 6,7,8 (& maybe 9). (no, its not going to take me that long, just adding some side hikes in there)

Looks like its just me and Ewker for now. Meeting at the "arch" on Saturday morning (early, time TBA).

If anyone else can join us, please do!! Just let us know, so we dont leave without you!!!

Please keep us informed of hike plans, especially start time.

I'll be in Florida (New Smyrna Beach) in October, and if possible will make the trip up to Springer for that weekend, maybe driving up Friday afternoon/evening and staying in shelter behind Visitor Center (or stealth camp) Friday night.

It all depends on what my commitments are, and I probably won't know that until Oct 3 or 4.

**Mountain Man** · 09-11-2006, 18:01

Originally Posted by ALHikerGal

As of right now, Im planning on hiking the Approach on weekend of Oct 6,7,8 (& maybe 9). (no, its not going to take me that long, just adding some side hikes in there)

Looks like its just me and Ewker for now. Meeting at the "arch" on Saturday morning (early, time TBA).

If anyone else can join us, please do!! Just let us know, so we dont leave without you!!!

I've got a GATC meeting I've got to attend on Saturday, but I'll try to hook up with yall at Springer, on the trail some where, or maybe at the Hike Inn. I'll definately be at the Hike Inn on Monday so if yall are still out there and I don't run into yall before hand drop in and holler at me.

**Skidsteer** · 09-11-2006, 18:35

Originally Posted by ALHikerGal

As of right now, Im planning on hiking the Approach on weekend of Oct 6,7,8 (& maybe 9). (no, its not going to take me that long, just adding some side hikes in there)

Looks like its just me and Ewker for now. Meeting at the "arch" on Saturday morning (early, time TBA).

If anyone else can join us, please do!! Just let us know, so we dont leave without you!!!

So the plan is Springer on Saturday night(10/7)?

Tentatively, I'll hike out from the arch with you folks Saturday morning or Come SOBO from Woody Gap to camp on Springer Saturday night.

I'll confirm later but it sounds like fun either way.

**Ewker** · 09-11-2006, 19:46

I will be leaving Nashville Friday after work and driving down. Fairly sure I will be staying at the Max Epperson shelter or in my car

**Cuffs** · 09-13-2006, 11:47

Ewker, I too think I will leave out Friday late afternoon and arriving early evening. I think the shelter behind the welcome center should be available...

**Ewker** · 09-13-2006, 12:07

save me a bunk please

although I may tent since I snore, of course I need to get you ready for the shelter life...lol
I have a friend Eman who post on here sometimes is suppose to be going also. He bailed the last time we had this planned

**Cuffs** · 09-14-2006, 15:39

**UPDATE** I just called AFSP to get some info as follows:

Gates dont close, so you can self-register upon entry (if you arrive after the welcome center has closed)

October, the shelter(s) do get used quite a bit (fall color viewing).

Soooo, anyone from this group going and gets there first, claim a couple places in the shelter (if thats really where you want to stay.) I'll be bringing tent, so not mandatory for me. Actually, I think Id prefer to tent-it.

**jlb2012** · 09-14-2006, 16:09

are you permitted to tent near the shelter in AFSP or do you need to go up the trail a bit?

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