I am planning to start at Cades Cove, up to russel Field Shelter, north to Davenport Gap. Thanksgiving weekend(Thur-Sun).
Questions:
Any snow up there yet?
Still fall leaves in the trees?
Bears sleeping yet?
population through that area in November?
Nightly Tempts through there?
What is the difficulty of the smokies north of Russel field? Only part ive done is from Fontana up to russel field and I found it tough. Does it become more enjoyable after Russel Field Shelter?