I was looking to enter the trail at 321 Braemer near Hampton Tenn. If so can I leave my car at a Hostel nearby and be shuttled to the trail. My group would need to be picked up at the parking lot at the junction of Rt 23 and 26 just south of Bald mountain shelter. This is approximately about 110 mile section hike. I was looking for advice if I should pack food for 8 days or is there a good restocking location about halfway. Lastly, if necessary if we run into nasty weather and want to take a break while restocking can you recommend any hostels. Lookig forward to seeing you on the trail.