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    Default Looking for NC and TN section hiker

    I'm looking for a section hiking partner to do 3-5 day hikes in NC and TN. I am 60 and typically hike 10-15 miles a day. Retired, so I have pretty good flexibility, and am open to most dates in 2018 through October.

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    Jim, I have two hike buddies who are section-hiking the AT in NC/TN this year. Shoot me an email with contact info if you'd like me to put y'all in touch.

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    I'm looking to hike sections between Dicks Creek Gap, GA and the Roan Mountain area of TN/NC. Anyone planning to hike in those areas anytime soon (June - August)? I am retired and fairly flexible in scheduling. Comfortable hiking 10-15 miles per day. Let me know if interested and we'll work out the dates.

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    I’m currently hiking this section every other weekend. Just hiked Devil’s Fork to Hot Springs. Next will be Davenport Gap to Hot Springs in two weeks and then a four-day hike through the Smoky Mountains June 30-July 3. I’m not retired yet so my mileage tends to be a little higher since I’m driving RT from Baltimore. Happy to have company if any of this works.


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    Jim, headed that way in September was curious if you made it out to the trail. Going solo for the first time.

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    Hiking last weekend in July between Davenport Gap and Sam's Gap , company welcomed
    introduced to backpacking on my 21st in the red river gorge, KY (2012)

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    16'-17' amicalola--> Fontana dam

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    Quote Originally Posted by zachzz12 View Post
    Hiking last weekend in July between Davenport Gap and Sam's Gap , company welcomed
    How many nights?

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    3 nights ! starting Thursday morning , PM me if interested in specific details
    introduced to backpacking on my 21st in the red river gorge, KY (2012)

    2015 salkantay trek - Glamping

    16'-17' amicalola--> Fontana dam

    7 days solo on Huayhuash circuit!! 9/17

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    I am planning on starting a hike Sept 11th from Clingmans Dome to Springer. Trying to finish off the lower part of the trail. 10-15 mile days, depending on the day, with a zero day in Franklin NC.

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    Did I-40 (Standing Bear) to Hot Springs last weekend. If anyone intends to do any other sections in that area (or any of the NC/TN section) let me know. I'm semi-retired with a fairly flexible schedule. 10-13 a day is normal.

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    As I mentioned in my last post, starting at Clingmans to Springer Sept 11. 10-15 miles a day, depending on day.Maybe a semi- zero day at Franklin NC, if you are interested in any of that

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    As I mentioned in my last post, starting at Clingmans to Springer Sept 11. 10-15 miles a day, depending on day.Maybe a semi- zero day at Franklin NC, if you are interested in any of that

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    Looking to do anything from Deep Gap to end of Smokies in October.

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