To reduce impact on surrounding area, tent pads are constructed in areas which have too much slope for sleeping. This insures that camping will only be done on the prepared tent pads. By arranging these tent pads a short distance from an access trail, there will be reduced foot traffic between sites which should result in the area retaining a more natural appearance. This approach is being adopted in many parts of the AT and is in use at Springer Mountain, Gooch Mountain Shelter, and near Blood Mountain. More on this type of campsite construction can be found in The Register, Fall 2001 page 6.