Resupply heading into NOC/GSMNP

[Double Wide]

Hey guys--

I'm going on an extended section hike from Mountain Crossings to Hot Springs or maybe even all the way to Erwin if I can make it work with my schedule. My question is resupplying after Franklin going into the NOC and the Smokies. What are the resupply options? Should I send a small box to the NOC or Fontana? I know I don't want to carry food all the way from Franklin to Newfound Gap or Standing Bear Farm, so what's the best way to handle supplies for the Smokies (and a few days prior, too)?

Thanks!

[MuddyWaters]

I would resupply at NOC, Fontana village, and Standing bear
I personally would avoid Gatlinburg.
Smokies is only 5 days for some, 6-7 for others, so that might influence decisions.

NOC is easy for a box since its on the trail, but its not necessary, you can buy what you need for 2 days to fontana as well. You can buy from a good store in Fontana village, or mail to PO there , your choice.

what I would do...Is park my car at Fontana with that resupply in it. shuttle to the start. When get to Hot springs, shuttle back to car.

[Double Wide]

So Fontana Village has good resupply?

[MuddyWaters]

So Fontana Village has good resupply?

Small store with enough in village usually. It might be barren in thruhiker season.
Or can get a ride into robbinsville. If you stay at the Hike inn, they will take you. They are a couple miles down road from fontana and will come get you, and bring you back next day.

[blue indian]

I would resupply at NOC, Fontana village, and Standing bear
I personally would avoid Gatlinburg.
Smokies is only 5 days for some, 6-7 for others, so that might influence decisions.

NOC is easy for a box since its on the trail, but its not necessary, you can buy what you need for 2 days to fontana as well. You can buy from a good store in Fontana village, or mail to PO there , your choice.

what I would do...Is park my car at Fontana with that resupply in it. shuttle to the start. When get to Hot springs, shuttle back to car.

This is exactly what I would do. The resupply at Fontana village was surprisingly hearty