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    I walked from Around the Bend Hostel a 1/2 mile...

    I walked from Around the Bend Hostel a 1/2 mile to Dick's Creek Gap and on to Muskrat Shelter in one day last year. It was definitely a long day, especially the section after Bly Gap, but very...
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    As others have noted, Woody to Hawk Mountain...

    As others have noted, Woody to Hawk Mountain should be "doable" in a day, especially if you start early. Obviously fitness levels vary, as do weather conditions, so "your mileage may vary". There...
  3. Replacement leg for MSR PocketRocket 2 stove

    I am looking for a single replacement leg for a MSR PocketRocket 2 stove. It has been a great stove. I bent one of the legs (my fault) and while it still works with a slight tilt after bending the...
  4. Stayed at the Budget Inn (now called Hilltop Inn)...

    Stayed at the Budget Inn (now called Hilltop Inn) in Franklin in July 2021 for a section hike from Unicoi to Winding Stair. Rooms were basic, dated bathroom (ie. pink tub), new flooring, floor...
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    If they are still offering it, the breakfast at...

    If they are still offering it, the breakfast at Mountain Harbour Hostel is highly recommended. It is a short walk from the trail and they have shuttles. Looks like their website has a lot of info. ...
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    For what it is worth, for my first overnight AT...

    For what it is worth, for my first overnight AT trip a few years ago, I took a shuttle to Max Patch and hiked back to my car at Hot Springs, NC (about 20 miles) in mid-June. I spent parts of three...
  7. I haven't met Ron Haven yet, but Ron Brown also...

    I haven't met Ron Haven yet, but Ron Brown also handles shuttles in the area https://www.facebook.com/Rons-Appalachian-Trail-Shuttle-174270272614034/ and would highly recommend based on my experience...
  8. Appreciate the posts for free books, thanks!

    Appreciate the posts for free books, thanks!
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    Having just walked this last October, I did a...

    Having just walked this last October, I did a quick look-up on Google Maps which shows a walk of about 1800 ft on 19E from where the AT crosses 19E and to the entrance of the driveway to Mountain...
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    I parked in the lot close to Laughing Heart in...

    I parked in the lot close to Laughing Heart in June of 2017 (x2 nights) with no issues (Max Patch back to Hot Springs). Not sure if permission is needed from Laughing Heart to park in lot, but I had...
  11. Thanks! ... appreciate the re-post as I sometimes...

    Thanks! ... appreciate the re-post as I sometimes miss them.
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    I didn't investigate its structural integrity,...

    I didn't investigate its structural integrity, but it seemed in pretty good shape a few weeks ago when I stayed there.
  13. As always thanks! ... for those that have not...

    As always thanks! ... for those that have not tried it, these really are free ... as long as you do not mind buying into the the Amazon Kindle ecosystem ... which of course can lead to purchasing...
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    Is there any reason to still hang the bear...

    Is there any reason to still hang the bear canister?
  15. Thanks for posting these links, has helped to...

    Thanks for posting these links, has helped to expand my hiking library. Some are better than others obviously, but always learn something about hiking, and you can't beat the price.
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    Looks like a "Hiker Hostel - Standard Bunk" for...

    Looks like a "Hiker Hostel - Standard Bunk" for April/March 2018 is $48.30 a night. New web site at http://www.barefootluxury.com/ (select "barefoot hills" under destinations)
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    Hiked Match Patch to Hot Springs 3rd week of June...

    Hiked Match Patch to Hot Springs 3rd week of June with overnights at Walnut Mountain and Dear Park shelters. Guy behind me saw a bear come out on trail near Dear Park.... but no bear sightings for...
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    If you haven't been there, a visit to Mountain...

    If you haven't been there, a visit to Mountain Crossings (Neel Gap) and hike up to Blood Mountain is a doable afternoon hike. Seeing the start of the approach trail (ie. arch) at Amicoloa and falls...
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