This December (26th) I'm looking to camp anywhere I can find enough snow. I figure I'll start driving North from Florida, then when the snow's thick enough, wander onto the trail for four nights.
1.) How far North do you think I'll need to go? I imagine it varies a lot, but being from Florida, haven't even a rough idea.
2.) Are there any sections I need to know are entirely closed in the winter? I of course won't even try the Smokies, but is anywhere else definitely illegal?
3.) You think I'll see any hikers? It be nice to use a shelter, but seeing as we're camping and not hiking, I don't want to keep any hikers up at night.