Neels Gap (Walasi-Yi)

[chris]

About 30 miles into the trail. Large building with bunks, showers, laundry, etc. The outfitters will help you with pack weight reduction. You can easily resupply out of here. I sent a maildrop here, but you don't have to.

[Jeff]

What kind of food to they sell?

[chris]

Alot of standard hiking fare, like Mac and Cheese, Liptons, ramen, couscous, freeze dried foods, sausage, cheese, jerky, nuts, candy/energy bars, drinks, icecream, some fresh fruit, etc. Not a super market, but very easy to get enough food to get you to your next resupply.

[Jumpstart]

You can also hitch (or arrange shuttle) to Dahlonega (we had to hitch in 3 seperate rides to get to Dahlonega, but it only took 1/2 hour) or Blairsville from here, both have grocery stores for resupply. You can get enough food at the Walasyi-yi to get you to Hiawassee, they have some canned meats, tuna in pouches, fruit, pop tarts, man n cheese and noodles, good candy and junk food selection.

[hikerat2002]

Can I still mail a package to Neels Gap?

[chris]

As of last year you could. I picked up a package last year about this same time.