Sorry guys- I just saw this thread now. I am more than willing to lead the night run up to the Foothills on Sat. night after the dinner, for those interested. In addition, I will have maps for those interested in the Friday night evening run to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. It should be noted that if you stop in PG or Gatlinburg to eat or play mini-golf, etc., then you will be getting back to Fontana pretty darn late. The run I had planned at this time would allow for a short stop in PG/Gatlinburg, and then take us through the park and back around to Fontana. If the weather is nice for stargazing there will be a detour loop up to Clingman's Dome. The route with no stops is about 3 hours 55 minutes. If we stop for a brief bite- it would be about 4.5hours. Leaving at 7-8pm would get you back to Fontana around 11:30 or 12:30. If you are not a night owl, then Dragon's Pit in Maryville may be the way to go.
Again, I will have maps available for the Friday night run. I will also have maps available for my participants doing the Devil's Triangle, and for my Hot Shoes Group on Sat doing the Cherohala. I am so stoked right now.
