NC Appalachian Trail

“Ok, after I get the challenge cookoff done.. and after I go down to Georgia and section hike part of the AT with WalkingDude in March (and possibly another trip with Chili36 over christmas break).. I think the next AT section I want to do is NC.

I will start doing some reading, but it would be nice to hear from TT'ers some thoughts about start/stop.

I would like to include Hot Springs, NC about the time they do that celebration for hikers, and I would like to consider hiking ALL of the NC section from the GA boundary to the TN boundary if it is feasible.

I looked at a few of my books last night. It looks like Waterville just about splits the hike? Right around Murphy or so?

How's the terrain? Typical of what I have seen in the surrounding areas? What's the 'must-do' shelter or place to visit on that route.


-- geEez a real bping question, imagine that. --

*smirk*”

“Okay, where is the real TownDawg?”

“lol.. wow.. what a switch ehhh?”

“The spa at hot springs is a must do! Great after all the "down" to get into the city. Outside hot tubs. Nice campground with hot showers and cabins if you want. Treat yourself! Great little organic restaurant across from the outfitter. Terrain is typical of what I have seen of the area..up..down..up...down...down..down...down..LOL”

“Should I make hot springs my END point then? I am willing to do up to about 50 miles.

Which parts have you done, bpbaby?”

“OK, Hot Springs, NC is at 270.2 mile marker.

Davenport Gap is at 233.9.. That's only 36.3 miles. Any EASY four dayer.

If I go 40 miles to the North, that is Flint Mountain Shelter.

Does anyone have any pictures from any trip in those sections?

Or any personal experiences?

Looks like Trailfest in Hot Springs is about the 3rd week of April. I will plan my trip in there somewhere.”

“man.. post a BPing thread and you get no help. :)

So Max Patch.. that is like east (north) of Davenport Gap.. and past Waterville?.. or not?”

“Well maybe someday, someone will have mercy on me, and respond to my request for info.

Thanks, bpbaby.. you are my only true friend. *sniff*”

“LOl, TD, I'm there for ya. Max patch is North of Davenport gap. Get in touch with Barb, she has done all of NC I think, I know Steve her husband has.”

“If you want to do the hot springs you need to make a reservation. We got up there the first time and it had been booked for a month:-(”

“bpbaby/pamster: Ok, I will look into those also.. I can give Barb a call.. and I can give the chamber a call.”

“On a less serious note.. I am gonna need some concubines for my NC appalachian trail trip.. just paltonic of course... someone to warm my bed up before I have to slip into some cold and uncomfortable?”

“dang, I do wish I could type.

platonic”

“and let's not forget something, instead of just its abbreviated cousin, some.”

“So looking ahead to Spring 2002... who's got some groovy hikes planned.. ?”

“It's not planned yet but I'd really like to thru hike the 101 AT miles in Shen NP, perhaps in late May. Also the Presidentials in NH in June or July.”

“Looking at maybe getting a ECT hike together for Big South Fork. Great place for groups.”

“Let me know if that comes together bpbaby. I love BSF.”

“Where is BSF bp? Isn't that where they shot the I Dream of Jeanie guy?”