Comments on: Appalachian Trail from Yellow Mountain Gap to Little Hump and Big Hump Mountains

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:05:00 +0000

In reply to Keith Logsdon. Thanks for the kind words Keith. I'm much like your wife, day hikes only. I'd been wanting to see the Humps for years, but it was too far away from Carver's Gap to do as a day hike. So I was delighted to learn of this trailhead that enables you to be back home the same day.

By: Keith Logsdon

Keith Logsdon — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 21:45:00 +0000

Great post and pictures Jeff. This is one of my favorite spots on the AT. And as a history addict the Overmountain connection made it all the better. I stayed the night in the overmountain shelter before going over the Humps and on to Virginia. I always look for ways to get my wife, a day hiker only, to spots I like on the AT. Your route may provide the way to do this without convincing her to stay “just one night” in the wilderness.

“Logman”

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:56:00 +0000

In reply to Joyce Rumple. Thank you Joyce. Here is a link to the book for anyone interested.

By: Joyce Rumple

Joyce Rumple — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:45:00 +0000

Jeff, if you are not familiar with the book, Stand Up That Mountain, I recommend it–I think you may enjoy reading it.

By: Tim Truemper

Tim Truemper — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:25:00 +0000

This looks fabulous and so I have to get a determined hiking partner on this one– someone who doesn’t poop out after 5-6 miles. Very doable for summer with all the extra daylight. BTW, enjoyed your other recent post from the Smokies.

By: Zachary Robbins

Zachary Robbins — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:16:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff Clark, Meanderthals. I've realized that, a running theme in your posts lol

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:08:00 +0000

In reply to Zachary Robbins. There is a method to my madness. :)

By: Zachary Robbins

Zachary Robbins — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

I’m glad you finally did this hike Jeff. Hump Mountain is one of the best summits in the south in my opinion, along with Grandfather. Looks like you had a nice variety of weather, really good pictures. FYI you can also hike Hump Mt. from the AT crossing on U.S. 19E. It is a 10 mile round trip and tougher than what you did, and doesn’t include Little Hump. The only advantage is it is much easier to drive to the trail head. You did the best, shortest possible hike for this.