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    TN/NC - 4 night Hang 10/15-10/19 Pisgah + Joyce Kilmer NF

    Hello everyone,

    Just wanted to extend an open invite for a last minute trip to enjoy the fall colors before they are gone in the WNC/ETN mountains. A friend and myself will be spending our first 2 nights near Joyce Kilmer NF, then 2 nights at Round Mountain campground in the Harmon Den sector of Pisgah NF. We will only be staying at first come-first serve sites and the max fee for each campsite we're considering is $10-20 per night, which we can all split equally.

    We plan to do some day hikes along Cherohala Skyway in Joyce Kilmer (likely Huckleberry Knob + the Hangover/Bob Bald) the first two days, and then some day hikes along the AT near the Greeneville/Hot Springs area (likely Big Firescald knob + Max Patch) the next two days. If you have any interest in joining us for hangs or day hikes, the more the merrier! Feel free to contact me here or I'm happy to PM you my cell number.

    I will update anyone interested with further logistics, as we are choosing our day hikes based on the weather forecasts, and havent chosen a specific campground for the first two nights near Joyce Kilmer- there are about 4 great campgrounds to choose from in the Robbinsville area: Horse Cove, Cheoah Point, Tsali, or possibly hanging near the Summit of Huckleberry Knob for a night. This is a new area for me.

    As far as the last two nights at round mountain, I have lots of knowledge and experience in the area so know a little more as to what to expect.

    Cheers!

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    Wish I could make this but work commitments will likely prevent it. I’m headed out to Nantahala in 2 weeks for a loop trip, but haven’t been able to explore Joyce Kilmer yet.

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    [mention]Twistee [/mention]maybe you’ll get lucky with the last splash of color! I have always enjoyed seeing the last trees say goodbye to fall in late October.

    This is my first time in Joyce Kilmer as well. My dendrology professor never failed to mention the place at least once per lecture. High hopes. Will post trip report.


    Just a heads up though, I had a ranger tell me today that they see 3-4 car break in’s per year and some tent thieves. Probably a good idea pack out your camp every morning! Or not. I’ve left valuables in much sketchier places.


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    Trip report!


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    Quote Originally Posted by possum daddy View Post
    Trip report!


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    [mention]possum daddy [/mention] coming this week! Have been working and still haven’t had time to go through photos and video


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