[at-l] Trail terrain question

[jsmith at wate.com (Jim Smith)]

I would say about the two sections are about the same.

There are several long climbs, beginning with Snowbird Mountain on the other side of I-40 from Davenport Gap. But I don't remember any of them being super-steep climbs.

Depending on when you go, there will be some outstanding views on that route. The top of Snowbird, Max Patch, and Blackstack Cliffs in particular. The ridge along the Black Mountains headed to Jerry's Cabin shelter before Erwin is one of my favorite sections.

I'm doing a couple weekend sections through there in the next few months and I can't wait.

jns

-----Original Message-----
From: at-l-bounces@backcountry.net
[mailto:at-l-bounces@backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Kenneth Knight
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:52 PM
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Subject: [at-l] Trail terrain question


I'm planning a seciton hike of the AT. It's been a while since I had a chance to do a new section of the AT. I'm shooting to do the section between Davenport Gap and Erwin, TN. My question: how does this trail segment compare in difficulty to say the Smokies or the section between Erwin and Damascus?

Thanks...

  ** Ken **

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