Packing for the Smokey Mnts
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Packing for the Smokey Mnts
I plan on riding Deals Gap, and the Cherehala Skyway the first 2 weeks in June, my question is will I need to pack leathers or will it be warm enough without them, I do have rain gear but was wondering what the temp is like at that time of year?
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Yes, I would take them. I personally don't leave home without them.
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will I need to pack leathers or will it be warm enough without them, I do have rain gear but was wondering what the temp is like at that time of year?
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I am planning a trip to deals gap and up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Niagara and back the last week in June first week in July,and we plan on taking all of the above plus camping gear for the Parkway. Have a safe trip RD.
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Made the trip 2 years ago over July 4th week. Rented a cabin in the mountains of NC. Got up in the morning to find it 50*F. IN JULY. Cold for me coming from Fla. All I had was rain gear and it was used as it rained most of the day.
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Went last year, rain gear and leathers both were used during the trip, once wore them together as it was a cold rain. Also we packed everything in plastic bags (one gallon ziplok work great - also had "travel space bags") helps to keep everything dry and organized.
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I'd still bring them. Highest point on the parkway is 6000 ft, and the weather can change so fast from one side of the mountain to another. Depends on what you are used to I guess. When we visited my brother who lives in SC last year and road the parkway, they were freezing up in the mountains, while my wife and I were like, it's sorta like our summer in Maine!
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