I am heading to the family gathering for an early Christmas celebration, which this year is located in the Tri-City Tn area.
Looking to do a two and 1/2 day hike. I would like a little pressure to turn some miles, but I have never hiked / camped before . EVER
I must be dropped off and end up in Erwin.
Plan one -Leaving early a.m. Devils Fork Gap (AT Trail MM 309) Northbound
Camping at Low Gap, traveling to No Business Knob Gap (or general vicinity ) next day, and final day arriving Erwin TN late afternoon.
At around 33 miles seems alot for a new hiker and I must make Erwin in time for a ride.
Plan 2 - Leaving early a.m. at Sams Gap (AT Trail MM 318) Northbound to Bald Mountain Shelter, traveling to No Business Knob Gap (or general vicinity ) next day, and final day arriving Erwin TN late afternoon.
At around 24 miles that does not seem like a lot for a new hiker and would hate to arrive to early in Erwin.
I have watched videos, read some journals, blogs that seem to indicate he trip from Sams Gap to Erwin is an "easy" two day trip
Any advice -- Suggestions?
Looking to do a two and 1/2 day hike. I would like a little pressure to turn some miles, but I have never hiked / camped before . EVER
I must be dropped off and end up in Erwin.
Plan one -Leaving early a.m. Devils Fork Gap (AT Trail MM 309) Northbound
Camping at Low Gap, traveling to No Business Knob Gap (or general vicinity ) next day, and final day arriving Erwin TN late afternoon.
At around 33 miles seems alot for a new hiker and I must make Erwin in time for a ride.
Plan 2 - Leaving early a.m. at Sams Gap (AT Trail MM 318) Northbound to Bald Mountain Shelter, traveling to No Business Knob Gap (or general vicinity ) next day, and final day arriving Erwin TN late afternoon.
At around 24 miles that does not seem like a lot for a new hiker and would hate to arrive to early in Erwin.
I have watched videos, read some journals, blogs that seem to indicate he trip from Sams Gap to Erwin is an "easy" two day trip
Any advice -- Suggestions?