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Saw, but left for the next hiker......

lol. It will fit in a box...

I found an item of significant value on October 31st while hiking NOBO out of Hot Springs. Never passed anyone during that time out of Hot Springs, hoped it was a NOBO that I would eventually...

I went down there 8 days after the fire to check out my brother's rental chalet. It had survived, but I was absolutely amazed with the destruction there. It had rained about 2 inches prior to me...

Just for more clarity, Anni is a NOBO.

I hiked with Anni for several days. Her mother contacted me from Germany stating that had not heard from her for a while. Anni was last near Big Island, VA within the last two days. I am not too...

Yes, I think that is where she is headed. Do you have a physical address? Thanks!

So, screwed up my knee bad here in VA yesterday. I expect my hiking partner will be staying in a hostel near Mcafee Knob tomorrow night. What hostel (s) are near there? Thanks.

I DID talk to the police...and I mentioned that I might put a note in the car. They said that would be a good idea. Although anything is possible, I would think that in a town of 2,700 people, that...

I talked to the Pearisburg police department about where to park my car during a section hike and they informed me to park behind the municipal building at 112 Tazewell St. Very accommodating folks....

No, sorry but this one is not yours. Was found right on the trail. Was left hanging on a tree by another hiker who found it. He told us about it, and it appeared to belong to a NOBO because we had...

Thanks gentlemen for the prompt replies ! This info is very helpful.

I am contemplating hitting the trail again next week. I have a place to park a car just outside of Big Island, VA and would require a a shuttle to Pearisburg, VA. I would greatly appreciate anyone...

I just got off the trail on Sunday at Hot Springs. Started at Fontana Dam mid-morning the previous Monday. Made excellent time while hiking with a female German athlete. 274 miles done!

Found a North Face jacket, probably lost on Saturday 18th of June within about a mile or so of Walnut Mountain. If you can describe it, I'll get it to you.

That is all very doable. I am 56 and have hiked to Fontana in 12 days total. (That was done in 3 section hikes. Springer to Deep Gap, NC, 7 days. Deep Gap to NOC in 3 days. NOC to Fontana in 2 days.)...

oof! I have never seen a snake at a shelter, kinda weird since they are full of mice.

I'd go in May. It was plenty HOT when we started mid-may last year.

The one I saw was a timber rattler.

I saw a rattler (in the trail under a large rock shelf) a couple miles north of Neel Gap last May. He never bothered us and we never bothered him. Also at another spot, can't remember where, when a...

Pull in, drive across the railroad track to the stone house (will be on your left) and check in there. They will give you a tag to put in your vehicle with your expected due date and tell you where...

I'm sure some will pipe in on hammocks. I prefer a tent. When by myself, I carry a Big Agnes Fly Creek that weighs about 2 pounds. Found it on Craigslist for $135 (near mint condition).

I would also suggest visiting one of the REI stores that are in your vicinity, of which there are a couple. Staff is always friendly and willing to help you with your needs. Have a look at several of...

I copied this from a thread I made a few months ago...

My section hike back in mid-May was as follows:

Day 1 - Beginning at 8:30am. USFS 42 to Springer, then Springer to Cooper Gap. Mileage...

^^^^^^^^^^^My bad. I am thinking of another shelter.