Howdy Folks,

Just got back from doing the Standing Indian Loop.

Thought it was pertinent info to know that there is apparently a group of very interesting people that seem to be living at the water source at Beech Gap in North Carolina near Standing Indian Mnt.

This information was relayed to me by some thru hikers that set up camp and got so spooked out that they decided to leave at 9pm.

Heres what they told me...

There is a group of people that look to be living at the water source at Beech Gap. They were sharpening large knives, had a very rough appearance (missing teeth, pot holes in their skin;indicative of meth use) were acting very erratically (shouting and yelling non sensical words) and seem to have been there for some time.

The hikers all got very bad vibes and decided to pack up at 9pm and find another place to camp.

I did not witness this first hand, so take it for what its worth. But I would not camp there knowing this info. Hope this helps!