***On Monday, June 6th Red Bull reported in that he hiked on Saturday June 4th to mile 426.4 (15 miles that day) to a little campsite less than 2 miles from the Watuaga Lake Shelter which was closed due to Bear Activity. According to the guidebook, this shelter was just reopened this year after a two year closure due to bears. Looks like it was not open for very long.
From the Appalachian Trail Conservancy:
TENNESSEE
Watuaga Lake Shelter - Closed(4/15/16 - present) Watauga Lake Shelter closed to all entry due to bear activity.
No picnicking, lingering or overnight camping. Hiking the Appalachian Trail only. BEARS ACTIVE IN THIS AREA. Please
Red Bull had also hiked past Laurel Falls that day, which had a bear warning issued.
As I was searching for a stock photo online, I read this is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The guidebook did not say that he was reentering the park, perhaps it is for a short distance. When he initially entered the GSMNP on May 16th, he needed a special permit to spend nights in the park.
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| from GreatSmokyMountains.com Laurel Falls |
*details may have been changed slightly for privacy
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