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peakbagger: I have the AMC maps, and they don't mark any of the primitive sites. Are they easy to spot from the road? Is there a map of them somewhere? Also, the only one of those roads I see on my map is Tripoli. TDawg: Those sites you mentioned, are they north or south of the junction...

Thanks everyone for the information! I will try and choose a route away from the AT and maybe unpopular. Do you think Rocky Branch #2 (near Mt. Isolation) is likely to have room? If not, is it legal to pitch a tent next to the shelter? David: Sure hiking in late Friday night is not ideal...

I'm planning on backpacking in the Whites this weekend. Are thru-hikers filling up all the shelters and tent sites near the AT right now? My start will probably be a headlamp hike Friday night, and the last thing I want to find at 1am is a full site...