Hi all,
Planning a fall section hike; going to stay at Nantahala area, shuttle up to Newfound Gap, and then hike SOBO back to Nantahala. Questions:

1. any advice on where to stay and/or park?

2. Shuttles....any recommendations? to drive me from the Nantahala area and drop me off at Newfound Gap in GSMNP

3. Any tips, inside info, knowledge, advice on this section from those who have done this area before?

I have the AT guide book and am going to contact some of the places in there, particularly for lodging, but thought I'd come here first as many times I've gotten good info from this board that's guided me on info found in the AT book. I live about 4.5 hrs away from Nantahala, so likely going to go there the night before and spend night, shuttle to trail the next morning.

Thanks in advance,
Michael