Newfound Gap to Fontana Dam 2/2/24

[EsotericRefuse]

I haven't gotten a response from the Cherokee-based shuttles in the trail guide, so I figured I'd check here to see if anyone has any ideas.

[HankIV]

I had great experience with Pack Rat out of Gatlinburg. 865 469 1707.

[SmokyMtn Hiker]

The Hike Inn on Hwy 28 just a few miles from Fontana Dam 828-479-3677. Have them meet you at Fontana and leave your vehicle there, that way you are under no time restraints getting back at a particular time. Parking at the visitors center is fairly safe, TVA police monitor the area pretty well. They shuttled me and a friend in May 2021 from there to Clingmans Dome for like $120.

[Mike Goodman]

For me it's 200 miles and 5 hours drive, so I would ask $180.

[Tennessee Viking]

From what I hearing on the boards and RamDino's channel, some early-thrus are bypassing the Smokies due to snow still on the trail. Potential for heavy blowdowns as well (nothing confirmed).

[HooKooDooKu]

From what I hearing on the boards and RamDino's channel, some early-thrus are bypassing the Smokies due to snow still on the trail. Potential for heavy blowdowns as well (nothing confirmed).

I don't know about the full AT thru the park, but someone in one of the facebook groups posted some great images of their trip from New Found Gap to Cosby.

[George]

From what I hearing on the boards and RamDino's channel, some early-thrus are bypassing the Smokies due to snow still on the trail. Potential for heavy blowdowns as well (nothing confirmed).

5stack went through in the last week, couple more good days then rain etc