Re: [at-l] NC/TN/Smokeys Expert <g> needed

[W F Thorneloe <thornel@attglobal.net>]

Many of those are pretty familiar. Lets grab a map. Lakeshore is (duh) on 
the shore above Fontana, and provides the chief loop involving the AT. 
Eagle Creek goes up Eagle Creek to Spense Field Shelter. AT north to Spense 
Field down Eagle Creek and south along Lakeshore to Fontana makes a 
rigorous 3-4 day walk.

If I remember correctly, Kephart Prong goes down to Kephart Shelter just 
before Icewater Shelter. A couple of loops are available on it back up to 
the AT and around, or down to the highway and back up to NFG.

The important info is that unless you are on the AT or Lakeshore, expect 
hills and climbs. Heck, for that matter, if you are within spitting 
distance of the Smokies, expect sudden altitude changes to match attitude 
changes.

OrangeBug

At 08:21 AM 9/19/2000 -0400, kahley7 wrote:
>Part of the purpose of the Trailguide will be as a planning aid
>for weekend hikes, so we are trying to note side trails
>when ever possible.  Loops are sooo much nicer than in and outs!
>I've hit the Smokies and a giant black hole of info.
>I've found these trails listed:

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