We are section hiking from Deep Gap in NC to Amicalola Falls in GA in early October. I am an experience confident backpacker; but a first time hammock hanger. I have set up and slept in the hammock several times but am a curious about taking the WBBB out on a week long section hike with no backup plan. Can you easily hang along the AT throughout Georgia? Any advice?
I haven't really been on the AT other than when it intersects with the BMT, which I've done most of the Ga section of, but as far as terrain and whatnot I don't think you'll have any trouble finding somewhere to hang. The BMT runs through the same areas and I've never had a hard time finding a good spot to hang. I've even managed to get away with using my stock 42" tree straps.
If you're really worried though, bring a pad and you can go to ground if necessary. But I don't think it'll be necessary.
As already stated you should have little problem finding good spots to hang. 48" treestraps should be good enough but you might have some spots of trees that take closer to a 72" strap. Oldraven and myself were just up in that area. I would suggest bringing a UQ as even this past weekend we had nights that dipped into the upper 60s.
Very doable
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
Can be done easily! I've hiked the Georgia section & have never come close to going to ground! It's a hangers paradise!
To All: Thanks for the information!
Just completed the AT in Georgia this past Spring. NO problem hanging anywhere. There are several shelters that you can hang in also.
Dave
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