Now this is getting exciting! Wait 2 more days until filing for thru-hiker permit! Hopefully be hitting the Smokies by the 18th of April. Starting more than 50 miles South and will go at least 50 miles north.
Question?
Hot Springs is not 50 miles north, any good ideas from the locals about best place to retract from trail after Hot Springs! Thinking about being picked up in Hot Springs, so would need a shuttle or ride from retract spot. Maybe 2-4 days past/north Hot Springs! Hike On!!!
Miller