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I finally wrote up a trip report: http://bit.ly/1jgjhcn

Called the park to reserve my spot at the shelter and get a permit. I also wanted to ask about the weather.

He said it was clear now and Newfound Gap Rd was open, but that they were expecting...

That's a screen shot off my iPad running GaiaGPS. I've loaded GPX tracks onto it I downloaded from here. That site's great. The pack of hiking trails GPX has a single file for each trail. It makes it...

Here's a good quote from whiteblaze:

Hahah, I seriously hope that's not my fate.




Do you know how to get precipitation or temp forecasts for up in the Smokies? I need to call the park anyway. I'll ask them tomorrow.

So here's the plan: Newfound Gap on the AT to Charlies Bunion; down Dry Sluice Gap and Grassy Branch Trail to Kephart Shelter; then back up Sweat Heifer Creek Trail to the AT and back to Newfound...

I'm still planning an overnight hike on 2/14. I haven't yet nailed down where I'll go, and may just end up doing an out and back on the AT. Company is welcome!

Is there a rule of thumb for what elevations I should stay?




That's great information, thanks!

After looking at maps tonight, I think I have a plan. I'll be dropped off at "The Loop" and hike to Chimney Top. It's not shown on the GSNP tail map, but the USGS topos show a connector trail from...

I've confirmed I'll be able to hike on 2/14 and 2/15. I'll have someone there to drop me off and pick me up, so the route doesn't need to be a loop.

So I'll be looking for someone to hike with me...

Turns out I'm going to be in Gatlinburg 2/14, 15, 16. I have commitments for Saturday night, and I'm driving home on Sunday. It's kind of a lark, but I thought I might come down Thursday night...