Happy to share this trip. Leaving the kids with the grandparents we get to hike several days in the Nantahala National Forrest. Our route is a 30 mile loop with a significant amount on the Appalachian trail. We arrived late afternoon at the Standing Indian Campground (backcountry trail head to be exact). My wife got to experience the drill of picking up the rental car from the airport and swinging by REI to get the camping fuel for the hike. For some strange reason though we ended up spending more time and money there end ended up with a few gear enhancement including trekking poles for me. Interactive route map. Packed and ready for the hike. Initially our plan was to hike to the newly constructed Long Branch shelter but it was getting late and we found a pretty meadow on the Long Branch creek that was perfect for camping. After we got the tent setup a strong rain passed over us. So we were lucky to duck into the tent and stay...
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