Hiked from Neels Gap to Tesnatee Gap and back this weekend (~11 miles round trip). We camped at Laurel Top which did not disappoint. It was very windy and cold, but had an amazing view. If you ever get a chance to camp at Laurel Top, do it. Atlanta Trails has a good break down of the hike here.
Last weekend we hiked from Woody’s Gap to a little past Neel’s Gap passing over the top of Blood Mountain. Overall, the trip came out to about 13 miles or so. The leaves were still changing colors in some areas, but for the most part, seemed to have already fallen.
– My hiking buddies –
We camped just past Neel’s Gap (we left a car there with most of our stuff so we wouldn’t have to carry everything all day). I got to try out my new tent which was pretty awesome!