Hi,
we plan to hike the GSMNP in late september: Davenport Gap -> Fontana Dam. We calculated 7 days. Maybe 3 more days up to Wesser with resupply at Fontana Dam.
As Cosby Knob is closed now, we have to make the first hike to Tri Korner Knob - packed with food for 7 days.
Our condition: Hiking 6 hours with backpack (tent, food for 2-3 days etc.) has always been fine. But we are from a flat part of germany. The last real up hill hiking is a little time ago.
What we are asking ourselfs now is:
- What time would you recommend to plan with? (experiences? minimum - maximum). If we sleep at Davenport Gap Shelter we could get up with the sun so that we have a full day... (?)
- Do you have any other tips / things we should know for this first day route?