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Holy crap! Thanks for the map and charts! Greatly appreciated guys!!!!


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We thought about that but we really arent keen on staying in the shelters. Im having to force the guys to stay at Davenport....

I just spoke with one of the backcountry guys at the park and he said the same thing about taking the long route, I think we are going to cut it short and take Swallow Fork.

Hey peeps, looking for any helpful info on the following itinerary.

Friday:
Start at Big Creek
Hike South on Benton MacKaye to Site 38

Saturday:
Continue South to Balsam and head North,...

Thanks!!!!

Thanks!!!!

Great info!!!

When you say "safer".... Are your meaning our car is safer? Or there is a concern for physical safety, because if that's the case I need to be "prepared"... :cool:

And if there is a saftey issue...

Do you mess around with bringing a bear horn, bear spray, or a bear canister?

100% Agreed... its the most logical natural remedy.

Current date is November 9-12.

We would be actually parking at Big Creek. Are you suggesting that we park at New Found? If so why?

We would be actually parking at Big Creek. Are you suggesting that we park at New Found? If so why?

So we've decided to do New Found to Davenport. Ive looked through the threads a bit but wanted to get any updated information.

So far the plan is to use awalkinthewoods shuttle service. Price...

Excuse my ignorance by I need to ask for clarification. When you are talking about Campsites, are any of these actual shelters? Also, as it pertains to bears, what is the activity like during mid Nov?

Thanks! I really Really Appreciate it! Im looking through the maps trying to orient myself.

Ive decided to do BSF in February. My buddy wants to do a 3 day for his 30th in November.

Hey peeps I posted in a different thread about a 3 day 2 nite in Feb but have changed our plans. ANy suggestions for a 2 nite 3 day loop or suggestions on a through and shuttle options? Any help is...

Living here in Middle TN we have quite few snakes. There are several venomous snakes, not poisonous :) Copperhead, Timber Rattler, Pygmy Rattler (SW TN), and the Water Moccasin/Cotton Mouth (West of...

-ability and desire would be 12-15mpd. Depends on how man y stops I make for photography and coffee :)
-Im looking to stay on the AT, so loop would not work. This is kind of a pre-req for planning a...

Newbie to WB...

I’ve done several nights in 15 and below. Highs in 30 or below.

But my timeline is always flexible. If the weather is crazy I’m not going to risk it.

Just really looking...

Newbie here...

Looking for some suggestions on a 3-4 night hike on the AT in the Smokies.

Trying to plan something for next February.

Thanks in advance!


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