Would anyone be interested in planning a hang at or around the Graveyard Fields Trail? I m about 3.5 hours away but love this area.
Would anyone be interested in planning a hang at or around the Graveyard Fields Trail? I m about 3.5 hours away but love this area.
I don't know if camping is allowed along that trail. I could be wrong, but I've hiked it before, and I didn't really see any campsites or private areas. I do know that just a mile or so up the parkway is Black Balsam which intersects the Art Loeb Trail. There are tons of possible sites up there as well as a connecting trail to Graveyard Fields, but I don't know how long it is. There's also a rather sizeable parking lot with a privy and trash collectors.
"The Road goes ever on and on,
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can.
Pursuing it with eager feet
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say."
~Bilbo Baggins - LotR
Hmmm- Last time I hiked at Graveyard I saw at least 10 hammocks pitched along the trail. Maybe they were stealth camping? I just though it would be a good place due to the HUGE parking lot. Hike would be less than 2 miles.Originally Posted by Str1der
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Sometime after Friday I'll figure out some details. If we can get some interest I will plan a hang. If not I guess it will just be me and some friends. This area is great because it's right in the corner of NC, SC, GA, and TN.
All down hill from parking lot..
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
Im wide open to it.. one of my favorite places to camp... (got some secret stealth areas too) shhh
Camping is definitely good to go there -- did it several years ago. Cool place -- would be interested in a trip.
Ok, I was wrong them (it's been known t happen)! Should we put a date on it? I'm always eager to see that area, plus there are at least two very nice waterfalls at Graveyard Fields.
"The Road goes ever on and on,
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can.
Pursuing it with eager feet
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say."
~Bilbo Baggins - LotR
Yeah, love that whole area. Black Balsam knob, Tennett Mtn. the Art.
Possibilty for sure.
I'll keep an eye on this, it's right in my back yard too!
HB
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