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    hanging in the smokies?

    Just wondering, what is the official policy about hammock use in GSMNP? Are you allowed to hang at shelters? (or in the vacinity?)
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    Do a search here. There are numerous threads to be found covering this subject.
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    Technically you are only allowed to setup if the shelter is full. Otherwise it's fine.

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    As I understand it, I think you're talking in regard to the AT through the Smokies. If so, then you are required to have a reservation and stay in a shelter unless you are a thru hiker. The park defines a thru hiker as someone who started the trail 50 miles before entering the park and will continue on for 50 miles after leaving the park. If you are a thru hiker, you have to stay in a shelter if space is available, but this can be avoided by dawdling around and allowing others to take the shelter space ahead of you.
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    personally I would avoid the shelters. There are a lot of campsites that don't require 30 days in advance reservations
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