I took the manway two weeks ago, and it rapidly becomes seriously overgrown. Progress through the rhododendrons often requires taking the packs off and squeezing sideways, or over/below branches, as we moved along the summit ridge.
If you return, I'd recommend the easier bushwhack on the AT side of the rhododendron forest. When you see light from the trail, charge off up the hill.
Arthur Digbee - Nov 20, 2007 8:46 pm - Voted 10/10
ouch times two"I’d promised my wife to drive her to Pigeon Forge that day, so a long hike was out of the question."
Both halves of that sentence hurt. :)
Been there, done that.
BobSmith - Nov 20, 2007 9:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ouch times twoThe worst of it is that I loathe Pigeon Forge. In the worst possible way. And I can only barely tolerate Gatlinburg anymore.
Arthur Digbee - Nov 20, 2007 9:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Pigeon ForgeI agree wholeheartedly, it's awful. Plus (sad fact) the #1 reason for visiting Sevier County is now "shopping."
Sounds like we just missed the big storm when we left the previous Sunday.
Arthur Digbee - Apr 22, 2010 9:48 am - Voted 10/10
the manwayI took the manway two weeks ago, and it rapidly becomes seriously overgrown. Progress through the rhododendrons often requires taking the packs off and squeezing sideways, or over/below branches, as we moved along the summit ridge.
If you return, I'd recommend the easier bushwhack on the AT side of the rhododendron forest. When you see light from the trail, charge off up the hill.
BobSmith - Apr 22, 2010 8:12 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: the manwaySounds like good advice.