Notes:

• For Linville Gorge & Wilson Creek Wilderness Areas I highly recommend downloading Avenza and using the wilderness maps in there.  

• I've seen more bears in Bent Creek than any other area I've hiked in ... just use caution (all the ones I've seen ran away from me).​​

• Most wilderness area trails are not blazed or marked ... be prepared when attempting to hike in those areas.

• In GSMNP ... you now are required to have a parking permit to hike in the park.  https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm#11/35.5959/-83.4992