Hello all.
My husband and I have been bitten with the "AT bug," as I know many of you understand. We have quite a bit of experience hiking, and backpacking and would like to section hike the 70+ miles in GSMNP this summer. We live close to the Smokies, and have done quite a bit of hiking in the area (including the section of AT from Spence Field to Russell Field shelters). But I would love some pre-trip planning advice from all the experts on this site that's familiar with the area. I'm curious about milage, and how many days it typically takes, etc.
Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. We can't wait to get out and spend a week hiking on the AT.
Sweetgreen