[at-l] More Va. AT questions...

[charles at uswnet.com (Charles Copeland)]

Jan,

I think we're going to try to reach the Thomas Knob shelter - but we'll just 
have to see how far we get.

I had the Crew read your journal of your hike through there - and they are 
really excited!  The girls want to see the horses (I'm sure the boys do too 
but they won't admit it) and they ALL want to hike some different terrain 
than Georgia and NC!

I'll take lots of pictures and post a writeup after I return.

Charles


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jan Leitschuh" <janl2@mindspring.com>
To: "AT-List" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: [at-l] More Va. AT questions...


>> Wingfoot's book from '03 says: "Deep Gap(5520') spring 200ft right
>> Notice! fragile zone, no tent camping permitted in gap.
>>
>> It doesn't say just how near is too near.
>
> I remeber the area. It seemed just like a low saddle, a natural camping 
> spot, not a vast area, and it had been beaten down. The restrictions were 
> an atempt to allow the undergrowth a chance to recover.
>
> I don't believe they want you camping anywhere there are flat spots there, 
> so the "how far away" question may well be moot.
>
> Windy, high Thomas Knob shelter would likely feel nice and cool in this 
> summer weather. Please, post a trip/temperature report. That's an area I 
> can get to with a little effort.
>
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