That is a real blessing for a backcountry hiker and hanger. Envy!
However, the problem is severe here is MS and all of the south. I often have to pass up many otherwise perfect trees, but I can still always find a place to hang. I'm sure it would be more of a problem here on the ground, trying to find a dry, flat root free spot that also did not have poison ivy.
I need to look into that! That park is really something, I love the place. I also want to soon check out Joyce Kilmer area and it's associated wilderness. But thank goodness I now know about the much closer Sipsey, thanks to HF folks. Actually, I knew about it for 30 years, but I probably would have never got there without a group hang.
the Smokies have 900 miles of trails in the park and most are hardly used. You have the popular ones but still plenty of trails to be alone on.
I have been to Sipsey 3 times and it has never really appealed to me for some reason. The first time I went was the best time as we had a guy who knew the place like the back of his hand. We went off trail all over the place. The other two times we camped at the same place and did nothing. Maybe that is why since I like to explore and look around
'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.” ― Mark Twain
Who cares about showers, gourmet food, using flush toilets. Just keep on walking and being away from it all.
There are times that the only way you can do something is to do it alone.
Well it seems there is plenty of off trail to be had there if you desire. The main thing for me is the water falls, especially when it has been raining. Some are quite spectacular. The other main thing for me is it is the closest place to me that has some significant topography/cliffs and is an actual "wilderness", though very small by my usual standards. Still, I found it very enjoyable considering it is an easy 2 hours from me, and I plan to be back.
But of course, it is not in the class ( except maybe waterfalls) of GSMNP.
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