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  • October 14, 2006 at 6:41 pm #10670
    rwallace
    Participant

    Heading to Tusguitee bald– hopefully the trail is in better condition than back in 97!

    October 15, 2006 at 12:59 pm #11244
    BirdShooter
    Keymaster

    Let me know how it goes. I hiked here back in ’97 and there were tons of blowdowns. I’m curious how much it imporved since then and if it’s worth a trip back.

    https://n2backpacking.com/my_hikes/north_carolina/tusquitee%208_97D.htm

    John Ray, et al. has Tusquitee Bald in one of his guidebooks so maybe enough people have traveled the area now that things are better.

    October 15, 2006 at 7:55 pm #11245
    rwallace
    Participant

    will do, we’re heading up first weekend of November–we just got back from hiking the Teton Crest Trail (well part of it) Man what a trip! I’ve got the guidebooks and have been in communication with the author. They had a hiking club maintain the Fires Creek trail, but they stopped two years ago. We’re doing a 6 miles loop. Up Far Bald up to the rim trail and down another trail back to FS340. Looking forward to it, hopefullly we’ll get some snow–doubtful but possible!!!

    October 17, 2006 at 7:10 am #11246
    small change
    Participant

    For Birdshooter—Thanks for your web site “n2backpacking”. More info on that site than any other that I have found. I’m a novice BP’er. Just have trouble finding enough time. You’ve heard that one before. I’m not far from retirement and will find more time soon.
    Thanks
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    October 17, 2006 at 10:11 am #11247
    BirdShooter
    Keymaster

    Thanks, and glad you enjoy it. If you are also on the Tusquitee Bald trip .. best wishes. I found the link to the John Ray and Malcolm Skove guidebook on the Fires Creek Trail which is very detailed. There is a link to contact them at: https://n2backpacking.com/long_trails/bt/bt_books.htm They are also authors of the Bartram Trail guides and can probably answer any questions you have.

    October 17, 2006 at 10:49 am #11248
    small change
    Participant

    No, I’m not on the trip. I’m just a drive by poster. I am very interested in doing the Georgia Bartram trail. It’s a good length for my first multiday hike, easy access from my north ATL home and doesn’t appear to be too strenuous. I’ll get the two small guide books and take a look. Thanks
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    October 30, 2006 at 7:49 pm #11249
    rwallace
    Participant

    ah yes, let the journy begin… i believe I’ll pack a machete!

    November 7, 2006 at 9:31 am #11250
    BirdShooter
    Keymaster

    Hey, how did the Tusquitee Bald trip go? I have to say, the trail was so difficult the last time I was there that I am extremely curious.

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