Advice on Deep Gap, NC --> Nantahala Outdoor Center hike?

[Summit]

Deep Gap to Standing Indian is a steady but not that hard a climb. You'll love Standing Indian Summit if the weather and views are clear. Albert Mountain isn't that bad either. The 'rocks' are only a few hundred yards but do be very careful if there's ice/snow. Enjoy this trek . . . I've done it many times. Some real nice campsites too!

[Big Sky]

Well, I finally got around to calling some shuttles. I'm gonna ride with Ron, as I've used his shuttle service before and he is awesome. He said Deep Gap won't be a problem road wise.

Also, does anyone know if there are nice campsites at or around Wine Spring? Looks like a nice place to stop for a night.

[Skidsteer]

Well, I finally got around to calling some shuttles. I'm gonna ride with Ron, as I've used his shuttle service before and he is awesome. He said Deep Gap won't be a problem road wise.

Also, does anyone know if there are nice campsites at or around Wine Spring? Looks like a nice place to stop for a night.

It's a great place to stop. Good water and campsites.

[Bulldawg]

Five days is more than enough. Just keep in mind.......it's a bear coming out of Deep Gap to Standing Indian.

And then, right behind that is Albert Mountain. I swear that trail was made by billie goats.

Deep Gap to Standing Indian is pretty easy IMHO.

[Bulldawg]

Well, I finally got around to calling some shuttles. I'm gonna ride with Ron, as I've used his shuttle service before and he is awesome. He said Deep Gap won't be a problem road wise.

Also, does anyone know if there are nice campsites at or around Wine Spring? Looks like a nice place to stop for a night.

Yeah lots of good spots there at Wine Spring where the Bartram intersects, with water a few hundred yards away. But I must say all the water was frozen up there close to the trail last week.

[Skidsteer]

It's a great place to stop. Good water and campsites.

Here's a photo:

[Gray Blazer]

There's real (as opposed to imaginary, I guess) toilets on Wayah Bald. WOOHOO!! Make sure you have your own TP. Also, at the other end of the parking lot there are picnic tables, garbage cans and fire grillers. When you hit the paved trail at Wayah turn left and head up to the tower. The blazes are painted on the asphalt and may be invisible in snow. Make sure you take the very short blue blaze up Rocky Bald for the nice view. Enjoy this extremely nice section of the AT.

[e-doc]

When I spoke to the USFS a year or so ago, I was informed the road to Deep Gap was gated in winter but I forget the actual dates. That road is gravel and is likely very icey and impassable. You may need to hike up Kimsey Creek to Deep Gap or the Lower Ridge trail to the summit. The hump up Wine Spring could be rather nasty. There is no way to really tell about conditions, they are so variable. Have a great time