A Gildorish wandering elf band does indeed seem possible.
Perhaps from Harlindon they wished to visit Fangorn forest or
take a winter non-mountain path to Lorien or Mirkwood.
Also, recall Treebeard's onservation that the Old Forest
was once more extensive, making an elf forest path across
Minhriath more attractive to them.
Quote:
Aye, aye, there was all one wood once upon a
time from here to the Mountains of Lune, and this was
just the East End.
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