I am a middle aged married man with 4 kids and an ex avid hiker. I have always wanted to do the AT but you know I have kids and nagging wife syndrome. Well as it turns out I have a wedding to attend in Charolette on April 2. At last the perfect oppertunity to do a segment. I would like to Hike the southern end of the trail starting at springer mountain to Neels Gap. I do not yet have an AT guide book but looking at a map online it shows parking by Neels Gap. I will be driving and was wondering if anyone knows of any shuttle service or taxi in this area. I have been in Northern Gerogia before and a taxi service in this area is probably highly unlikely. I like to think I am im pretty good shape so I think I should be able to do this distance in three days. I am wondering if I should take my vehicle to Neels Gap area and then try and find a ride to the start of the trail or I should park by springer mtn and try and hitch a ride back. Anyone familiar with this area and parking and shuttle? Any advise would be very helpful. Thank you, CJ
CJ