http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t1.htm Post hiking questions, hike reports, your favorite hiking stories Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:10 GMT 10 http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/druckerjr/forumfinalcopy.jpg http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t1.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trails-for-walking-impaired-t68.htm grey ghost Any suggestions for trails or areas for a person with limited walking ability? My mother in law has knee issues and can walk for 30 minutes or an hour as long as the trail is not rough. I am looking for paved or concrete nature trails or boardwalks, or accessible areas. My recollection is that Laurel Falls might work, Newfound gap parking area and Clingmas Dome, but could not remember whether the various nature trails might be handicap accessible as well. also, are Cades Cove and Clingmans ... Hiking in the Smokies Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:10 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trails-for-walking-impaired-t68.htm#160 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trails-for-walking-impaired-t68.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/first-hike-in-gsm-t66.htm Anonymous Hello to everyone, I am planning my first visit in GSM in last week of april for 5-6 days and I have couple questions about hiking/backpacking: 1. What would You recommend to see? 2. I am trying do samething like this- Leave my car and hike for 2-3 nights then back and change place then again stay 2 nights in other place, so my question: I want hike about 6-8h a day- 10-14 miles, is that too much?? I have experience in hiking but I've never been there so i don't know what to expect exactly. ... Hiking in the Smokies Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:10:09 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/first-hike-in-gsm-t66.htm#155 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/first-hike-in-gsm-t66.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/solo-hiking-backpacking-in-gsm-t53.htm GSM luvr My family and I will vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains October 14-21, 2009. We will have six-(6) full days to enjoy the area. I am the only hiker/backpacker in the bunch. Out of those 6 full days, I plan to hike at least 2, maybe 3 days. I know the basic rule of hiking/backpacking is to not go solo. I have some hiking and backpacking experience in my area (South MS). I understand that hiking 5 miles in relatively flat area is not the same as 5 miles in the mountains. I have done some solo ... Hiking in the Smokies Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:02:46 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/solo-hiking-backpacking-in-gsm-t53.htm#124 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/solo-hiking-backpacking-in-gsm-t53.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/gregory-bald-backpack-june-29-30-2009-t45.htm smokies_hiker Three of us spent 2 nights at campsite #13 just down from Gregory Bald on June 29-30. After two dayhikes to see the azaleas in each of the last two years, I wanted to go up there and have an entire day to just wander around (or lay around!) and soak it all up. Mission accomplished! We didn't get on the Gregory Bald trail out of Sam's Gap on Parsons Branch Road until almost 6PM. Then about halfway up one of our group who was out ahead of the other two rounded a bend and startled mama bear ... Hiking in the Smokies Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:38:27 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/gregory-bald-backpack-june-29-30-2009-t45.htm#105 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/gregory-bald-backpack-june-29-30-2009-t45.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/recent-bear-problems-t23.htm bhowdy It seems that an over abundance of food last year may be the cause of GSMNP bear problems this year. Nuisance Bear Incidents Up In Park The Associated Press Originally published: June 13. 2009 3:01AM GATLINBURG -- Several confrontations between Smoky Mountains visitors and bears have been reported this spring. Park officials closed Abrams Falls Trail in Cades Cove on Tuesday evening after a black bear became aggressive toward two groups of hikers. The trail was opened again ... Hiking in the Smokies Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:43:09 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/recent-bear-problems-t23.htm#64 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/recent-bear-problems-t23.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t29.htm smokies_hiker Did this one (one of my favorites) yesterday with a friend. Starting from the hikers' parking area at Abrams Creek ranger station, we hiked to and thru the campground, then a little ways out Cooper Road before turning onto Little Bottoms. I managed to do the steep climb up that ridge right at the start without stopping, which is always my goal on that stretch; note that I didn't say I did it quickly! Had a pleasant conversation with a gentleman from Pennsylvania, then another with a man at ... Hiking in the Smokies Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:50:47 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t29.htm#72 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/abrams-falls-via-little-bottoms-manway-t29.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t13.htm Anonymous thru hikers will be sparse in july -- nobos should be well-passed the smokies, and most sobos wouldn't be there yet. Hiking in the Smokies Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:37:21 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t13.htm#35 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/-t13.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/are-there-any-places-to-hike-in-cherokee-suitable-for-kids-t11.htm Anonymous Are there any places to hike in Cherokee suitable for kids? Hiking in the Smokies Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:20:38 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/are-there-any-places-to-hike-in-cherokee-suitable-for-kids-t11.htm#22 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/are-there-any-places-to-hike-in-cherokee-suitable-for-kids-t11.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/hiking-and-dogs-t2.htm Anonymous My husband and I are going to the SM this weekend. We have been there twice before but this will be the first time that we are doing some backcountry hiking. We were looking into doing a 3 day/2 night hike along the Maddron Bald Loop does anyone have any advice, suggestions or comments that can be helpful? Also, I've read several places that pets (dogs) are not allowed on the trails, is this true? Hiking in the Smokies Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:00:17 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/hiking-and-dogs-t2.htm#4 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/hiking-and-dogs-t2.htm http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trip-recommendations-t1.htm Anonymous My wife and I are planning a trip to Smoky Mts. Nat'l Park for the third week of June. We are staying for 4 days and want to do some backpacking and hiking. We always stay at the primitive camping sites whenever we take our camping trips. Just wondering if anyone had any advice as to where we should camp, hike and what activities would be fun. From my initial research, looks like some great, great hiking options and a lot of waterfalls to check out. Any information that someone could provide ... Hiking in the Smokies Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:49:26 GMT http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trip-recommendations-t1.htm#1 http://forum.smokynationalpark.net/hiking-in-the-smokies-f4/trip-recommendations-t1.htm