Comments for Hiking Bill http://hikingbill.com Adventures in the Southern Appalachians and Beyond Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:27:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on Delsatch Falls by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=333#comment-6945 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:27:12 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=333#comment-6945 Upper Sill Branch falls is a treat! Upper Sill Branch falls is a treat!

]]> Comment on Upper Sill Branch Falls by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=300#comment-6944 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:26:06 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=300#comment-6944 Yep, I made the same mistake the first time. Yep, I made the same mistake the first time.

]]> Comment on Pinnacle Mountain Trail by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=43#comment-6943 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:25:07 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=43#comment-6943 Yes, pets are fine on this hike! Yes, pets are fine on this hike!

]]> Comment on Delsatch Falls by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=333#comment-6942 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:23:48 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=333#comment-6942 Yes, there are a lot of bear in that area. Let me know if you need better directions. It's a fun hike having to ford Clarke's Creek so many times. Yes, there are a lot of bear in that area. Let me know if you need better directions. It’s a fun hike having to ford Clarke’s Creek so many times.

]]> Comment on Grayson Highlands Backpacking: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6941 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:21:40 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6941 http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/travel/travel-and-hiking-maps/trails-illustrated-hiking-and-recreation-maps/virginia/786-mount-rogers-nra-trail-map This is the map I carry for Mount Rogers area. http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/travel/travel-and-hiking-maps/trails-illustrated-hiking-and-recreation-maps/virginia/786-mount-rogers-nra-trail-map

This is the map I carry for Mount Rogers area.

]]> Comment on Grayson Highlands Backpacking: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6940 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:18:59 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6940 Hey Zach. Thanks for the compliments. The loop is pretty straightfoward, and there is signage at most intersections, but a map is not a bad idea. The Nat. Geo map of Mount Rogers (#786) is good and it has a 1:30,000 scale of the Grayson Highlands area. Yes, you have to register. There's a registration gate that you'll go through, and it's rarely manned, so just fill out the little form and drop it in the box with your parking fee. There is no tent camping allowed in the State Park area, so no fires except at the shelter. Once outside of State Park boundary, I've tent camped and built fires all along the A.T. and Pine Mtn Trail. Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. Hope you have a good hike! Hey Zach. Thanks for the compliments. The loop is pretty straightfoward, and there is signage at most intersections, but a map is not a bad idea. The Nat. Geo map of Mount Rogers (#786) is good and it has a 1:30,000 scale of the Grayson Highlands area. Yes, you have to register. There’s a registration gate that you’ll go through, and it’s rarely manned, so just fill out the little form and drop it in the box with your parking fee. There is no tent camping allowed in the State Park area, so no fires except at the shelter. Once outside of State Park boundary, I’ve tent camped and built fires all along the A.T. and Pine Mtn Trail. Let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with. Hope you have a good hike!

]]> Comment on Grayson Highlands Backpacking: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop by Bill Fuller http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6939 Bill Fuller Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:13:23 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6939 Thank you! The lowest nighttime temps you'll probably see in late May would probably be in the 40's, but I would always check the forecast. Natgeo has a great map of the Mount Rogers area (#786). Thank you! The lowest nighttime temps you’ll probably see in late May would probably be in the 40′s, but I would always check the forecast. Natgeo has a great map of the Mount Rogers area (#786).

]]> Comment on Grayson Highlands Backpacking: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop by P.J. http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6838 P.J. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:25:29 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6838 Nice website. I am planning to do this hike in Late May. What are the average night temps for that time of year? Any info on maps, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Your photos are great. Nice website. I am planning to do this hike in Late May. What are the average night temps for that time of year? Any info on maps, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Your photos are great.

]]> Comment on Grayson Highlands Backpacking: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop by Zach http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6826 Zach Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:06:22 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=424#comment-6826 Oops, just noticed your statement above about the $3 per night fee. Oops, just noticed your statement above about the $3 per night fee.

]]> Comment on Delsatch Falls by Sharon Blackstock http://hikingbill.com/?p=333#comment-6825 Sharon Blackstock Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:05:13 +0000 http://hikingbill.com/?p=333#comment-6825 I will be coming to East TN at the end of May. Thank you for the details on this hike. This one, along with the others on Clarks Creek, are on my itinerary. I am determined to find Upper Sills this time :-) I will be coming to East TN at the end of May. Thank you for the details on this hike. This one, along with the others on Clarks Creek, are on my itinerary. I am determined to find Upper Sills this time :-)

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