Just wondering, what is the official policy about hammock use in GSMNP? Are you allowed to hang at shelters? (or in the vacinity?)
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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Technically you are only allowed to setup if the shelter is full. Otherwise it's fine.
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.
"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
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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