I know the road is paved at Rock Gap. If i remember correctly the pavement ends near the back country parking area past the campground entrance.
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I know the road is paved at Rock Gap. If i remember correctly the pavement ends near the back country parking area past the campground entrance.
I noticed you are in Orlando if you are willing to consider a trail other than the A.T. Check out the Foothills trail it would be less of a drive than traveling to the Smokies or the Shenandoahs. ...
I love the A.T. but its not the best for solitude in October. If you are willing to entertain another trail check out the Foothills trail http://foothillstrail.org The trail is the right length for...
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http://www.foothillstrail.org/ I know you said the A.T. in Virginia but if you have never hiked on the FHT check out this link. There are numerous places to leave vehicles safely the state park...
Planning a hike from Twenty Mile Ranger Station to the Tunnel sometime in mid October. My question is the parking at the tunnel #1 Is it safe to leave a car here for four nights? #2 Do I need some...
GSMNP has boat in only campsites on Fontana Lake you can view them at this link http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/upload/GSMNP%20Backcountry%20Map.pdf I have never been to any of these sites so...
I would rather use a log than a privy just make sure that you cover your mess.
Thanks Dogwood I do not have a Foothills Guide but I do have a Foothills map. I have Johnny Malloy Longtrails book but it does not cover this section. I will try and locate this site from your...
Can anyone recommend a good campsite between Sassafras Mt. and Table Rock SP. I am starting at Gorges SP and my last night will be somewhere in this section. I have all the other nights sites figured...
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/weather.htm Check this link it will give you some idea of what to expect.
Never have food in your tent if you don`t want to hang your food put your pack against a tree near your tent but not in your tent.
Sorry I did not think my first post went through so I posted again.
Try Standing Indian Basin outside of Franklin N.C. Park at the backcountry information center and take the Long Branch Trail to the AT then on to Big Spring Gap. Then Big Spring Gap to Carters Gap...
Try the A.T. outside of Franklin Standing Indian Basin. Park at the back country information area take the Long Branch trail to the A.T. then to Big Spring gap. Then from Big Spring to Carter gap and...
Pensacola here and I only hike in the winter in Florida.
How many miles do you hike per day? I have hiked all of the foothills except from Bad Creek access trail to Sloan Bridge picnic area. I would be interested in hiking the entire trail again if you are...