Seasonal Alert – Bear-Resistant Canisters Required: Jarrard Gap to Neel Gap

Seasonal Alert – Bear-Resistant Canisters Required: Jarrard Gap to Neel Gap

From March 1 to June 1 each year, the U.S. Forest Service requires the use of a hard-sided bear canister on the A.T. in Georgia between Jarrard Gap (mile 26.2) and Neel Gap (mile 31.3) if staying overnight within this area. Click here to view the order.