The wife is trying to plan for vacation this year. She is looking at Orlando and beach places etc, etc, etc.
I want to go back to Gatlinburg (I know, tourist trap, but we have a lot of fun there with the kids there). The ulterior motive is for me to go ahead of them and do 3 - 4 days on the AT, ending up in GSMNP and Gatlinburg and we have the rest of the week together doing all the stuff they like to do.
So, here is my query. I can sell this (I can sell anything) to the wife but I need to know the following:
Where would be the best spot for me to put in to the AT assuming 10 - 15 mile days and a schedule of 4 days?
What is the best way to get to that spot? I don't relish the idea of driving there just to leave the car and have to swing back by on our way out to pick it up again. I was thinking bus line but haven't done that in close to 3 decades so not sure how close, fast or reliable that will get me to this potential spot.
Lastly, is there a particular time of the year you would suggest. I obviously would like it cooler than warmer but at this point, I'll take what I can get.
A little guidance or pointing in the right direction for more precise information is appreciated but particulars based on experience are extremely welcome.
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