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    It's not bad at all. Must have done it...

    It's not bad at all. Must have done it northbound at least 6-8 times and probably southbound 2 or 3 times. I live close by. Northbound seemed harder. I never stowed my poles in either direction. ...
  2. The road to Mooney Gap, as noted by jgillam, is a...

    The road to Mooney Gap, as noted by jgillam, is a typical forest service gravel road. It is driveable by just about any vehicle. However, any storms tend to do a number on all the local forest...
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    I love mine. Got it several years ago. Very...

    I love mine. Got it several years ago. Very durable and love the huge pit vents.
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    Yes, easily passable. Have been up and down it...

    Yes, easily passable. Have been up and down it in the past with a Honda Fit and a Scion xD. However, it's still a good idea to contact the Forest Service or check the website for road status. This...
  5. Standing Indian Loop. In NC just west of...

    Standing Indian Loop. In NC just west of Franklin. Lots of primitive camping along the forest service road right next to the Nantahala River which serves as a great base camping area. Several...
  6. Concerning Eric Rudolph...

    Concerning Eric Rudolph...
  7. I live a few miles from where he was found and my...

    I live a few miles from where he was found and my county job took me all over this area. He had help and lots of sympathetic folks in his corner. Every local will tell you that.
  8. I live in the immediate vicinity of these two...

    I live in the immediate vicinity of these two trailheads just outside of Andrews, NC. I've hiked a lot through these areas, the last time being Memorial Day weekend. CC theft has been a big time...
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    There have been a number of auto converter thefts...

    There have been a number of auto converter thefts further up the trail at the Winding Stair and Tellico Gap trailheads in NC in the last few months. I have heard of recent issues at the Unicoi Gap...
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    I depend on my old Ursak Minor to keep the...

    I depend on my old Ursak Minor to keep the rodents out of my food. I still hang it on the bear cables, hangers in the shelters, or use the bear boxes. I'm mostly concerned with the mice, rats, and...
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    The Kimsey Creek Trail and Long Branch Trails,...

    The Kimsey Creek Trail and Long Branch Trails, part of the Standing Indian Loop, are wet trails. I recall one bridge on the Kimsey that was in VERY sketchy shape last year. If that bridge was not...
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    So, I'm miles from a trail head and there are no...

    So, I'm miles from a trail head and there are no other hikers anywhere near me while I'm charging along on the AT. I'm on National Forest land (federal land) and don't have my mask on. So I'm in...
  13. Maybe about a mile or less after Wallace Gap...

    Maybe about a mile or less after Wallace Gap going north. Trail crosses an old logging road near some steps. Spot for one or two tents. Pretty level. Maybe another mile or more north of here,...
  14. Did a day hike up to Long Branch Shelter a few...

    Did a day hike up to Long Branch Shelter a few weeks ago. There was a posting on the shelter stating it was "closed" because of the virus. In addition, I've been stomping around this area north to...
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    I can also confirm that spring at Bly Gap. Saw...

    I can also confirm that spring at Bly Gap. Saw it flowing water during some pretty dry spells.
  16. Dick's Creek Gap parking has always been safe for...

    Dick's Creek Gap parking has always been safe for me in the past. That lot is small and does fill up fast, especially on weekends.
  17. In the past, I used the coin operated showers...

    In the past, I used the coin operated showers down by the rail road tracks across from the vehicle bridge. With Covid, those showers may be a no-go. As noted, CALL and ask.
  18. I am a local to that area and have hiked this...

    I am a local to that area and have hiked this section numerous times of the year in both directions. Definitely northbound. You will pass more people hiking in the opposite direction if you go...
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    I do not overnight hike in the summer unless a...

    I do not overnight hike in the summer unless a rare cold front passes through. I do day hike, knowing I can grab a shower in an AC'ed environment afterwards. I will car camp on occasion at higher...
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    Back in 2013, my wife and I drove up to Max Patch...

    Back in 2013, my wife and I drove up to Max Patch via some county roads and forest service roads from outside Hot Springs. I simply referred to a National Geographic map of the area and navigated...
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    I have hiked this loop at least 6 to 8 times over...

    I have hiked this loop at least 6 to 8 times over the last 15 years (I'm a local) during holiday weekends and thru hiker season. Never experienced any crowds. You will see people and groups of...
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    Do Deep Gap NC to the NOC. Standing Indian,...

    Do Deep Gap NC to the NOC. Standing Indian, Albert, Silers Bald, Wayah Bald, Wesser Bald. Did I miss any? Fantastic views. Beautiful locations. Great place to end a hike. Who doesn't like hot...
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    Check on availability back around the NOC. All...

    Check on availability back around the NOC. All sorts of rental cabin options in the Gorge. :)
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    Mary shuttled me last year in North Georgia. ...

    Mary shuttled me last year in North Georgia. Great experience!
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    Don't know. But I can definitely feel the...

    Don't know. But I can definitely feel the temperature difference from inside to outside on my conventional, double wall one person tent (MSR Hubba). If I had to guess, maybe five degrees warmer...
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