If you're not confident the answer is 'yes,' and you are soliciting opinions from strangers, then the answer is most likely that your mileages aren't reasonable. (You did pick the best shelters,...
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If you're not confident the answer is 'yes,' and you are soliciting opinions from strangers, then the answer is most likely that your mileages aren't reasonable. (You did pick the best shelters,...
We hiked Fontana to Clingmans in June, and I totaled up the elevation gains and losses using the Caltopo profile feature. According to it, there is 10,000 feet of gross elevation gain, and about...
We did Fontana to Clingmans last weekend, essentially the reverse of your itinerary. It's a very enjoyable hike, with the exception of the 2.5 miles between Starkey Gap and the summit of Thunderhead...
My condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Probably. Just curiosity on a wet day here.
Good to know, thanks.
I'm familiar with that one, but it's not the one I'm referring to.
Most photos labeled 'Spence Cabin' show this structure, which appears to be the same structure here (both 1907). The topography...
Seconding this. These are the actual highs and lows in Cherokee, NC during March 2019. Note March 6-7:
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On the morning of March 6, 2019, when it was 16F in Cherokee, it was -2F at Mt...
Edited to add photos . . .
and edited again to say that the Jenkins Ridge Spence Field shelter is mentioned in Ken Wise's guide.
I'm curious if anyone here has any information about the...
They are. Here's one of mine from Gregory Bald.
When you are in Maps on a laptop / desktop, the picture bar that pops up at the bottom is populated from images shared by users of the Google...
This year's closure of 24 was because someone left their food in their tent instead of hanging it and went day hiking. A bear naturally accepted the invitation and took their food.
The cabins along the Little River trail are all gone except for the Spence Cabin, a few chimneys and the troll bridge.
24 (Rough Creek) is one of my favorite campsites in the Park, and is an easy...
The last time I booked a Newfound Gap pickup (going to the Rainbow Falls / Bullhead trail head) from A Walk In The Woods it was ~$70. So were Elkmont to Huskey Gap trailhead, and Cosby campground to...
It's true. The Soviets suffered far more casualties (both military and civilian) from the German invasion than other Allied nations suffered in the European theater. As a result, Stalin insisted that...
GSMNP trails map here.
Yet another version: http://tnlandforms.us/google.php?lat=38.76&lon=-78.272&scale=6&trk=at/atall+atparking
Lots of AT map data here: http://tnlandforms.us/at/
A bit more information here:
"I just got this from the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club: Conditions are very dry but there is water at the better year round sources. No water at Springer nor on...
There are water sources, and there are water sources. The springs may be less reliable, but the creeks aren't going to dry up, and the AT crosses a lot of creeks in the first 25 miles. The shelters...
If you look at old topo maps from the 1940s to the 1980s, the AT in that area is shown as routed generally along the Clarke / Loudon county border, including some road walking on 601. (I don't know...
I haven't used it, but it's earned a reputation as a good value, especially for one person.
It's on the small side for two people, though (especially if either of you are taller than 5' 10" or...
If you are coming up from Mt. Sterling Gap, you'll see horse stalls on your right as you approach the summit. There will be a fire ring on your left just before reaching the tower.
If you are...
Roanoke has also had Amtrak service since 2017, with one early morning departure to Lynchburg - DC - NYC, and a late (9pm-10pm) arrival from NYC.
Schedule
There is connecting bus service to...
Have you tried any of the thicker (> 4") inflatable pads available? I sleep rather well on a 2.5" pad, but a thicker pad (Big Agnes makes a couple of lines rated at 4.25") is even more comfortable,...
There's good rafting on the Nolichucky, which is only about an hour's drive from the Roan Highlands.
If you purchased your Half Dome less than a year ago, you can return it for a refund.
The Quarter Dome 1 is currently on sale for $195. But personally, if I were looking for a reasonably priced...
This sounds like a variation of the Smokies Challenge Adventure Run (S. C. A. R.).
And at least one person has reported completing a 'double SCAR' (Fontana - Davenport - Fontana).