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Re: introduction
I've always liked the Smokies! There are some 60 miles of the AT, and
Hundreds of miles to explore else-where in the park. Some of the highest
peeks in the Eastern US are in the park. Lots of the trails lend
themselves nicely to loop hikes. I also know of a couple of shuttlers, if
you like point-to-point. The park is also fairly well maintained, however,
it is also highly used (but, I've always been able to find solitude, when
wanted). I have met people on the trail from your parts before. So, maybe
it is not a long drive for you. If you would like any addresses for maps
& books; Or, need further info ... just let me know. ( can't help you
about the child's age, tho)
t.
>-Just thought I'd introduce myself to the list, I've been a silent
>observer for a little while and would like to get in on the conversation
> I'm weekend warrior camper and hiker, from central Indiana. I know its
>not exactly wilderness capitol of the world, but it's not too bad.
> I'm planning to thru hike sometime in the future- though it will
>probably be a couple of years before I have the flexibility to take off
> enough time to do it. In the mean time, I'd like to do a few smaller
>hikes- 1-2 week durations over the summer. Does anyone have any
>suggestions for "favorite stretches" of the trail? I'd be glad to hear
>them-
> What seems to be the youngest age at which anyone would let a
>child tag along on the trail? I'm a young, single mom, and leaving my
>daughter w/someone for 6 months doesn't really appeal to me.
> Amanda Egler
> alegler@cord.it.iupui.edu
>
Tom Fort - "bulldog"
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