[at-l] Hike from Davenport Gap to Hot Springs

[Pete Fornof <athiker@plantnet.com>]

I'm planning a section hike on the AT from Davenport Gap to Hot Springs,
N.C. and I have a few questions that I can't get from the guidebook. Normally,
I wouldn't ask and just discover the answers when I hiked, but I'm taking
a person on their first backpacking trip.

• Is water available at the shelters on this section?
• How "well watered" is the entire section?
• Are there privy's at the shelters?
• Is this section well maintained? Any overgrown areas?
• Are there any areas with a profusion of poison ivy or stinging nettles?
• Any possible resupply points between Davenport and Hot Springs?
• Are there shuttle providers in the area? Will either leave car at Mt.. Momma's or Hot Springs.
• Is there water available on Max Patch?

I would appreciate any comments on this section. Thanks.

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Peter H. Fornof
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