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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
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| LOCATION:
North Georgia |
| HIKE
STARTS: Springer Mountain |
| HIKE ENDS:
GA/NC Border |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 75.6 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult |
| TRAILS
USED: Appalachian Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Multi-Day Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
Georgia ATC |
HIGHLIGHTS: Springer Mountain
is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and 90% of thru-hikers start
at this location. In Georgia, the Appalachian Trail is fairly rugged with
frequent ascents and descents. From Blood Mountain, it descends steeply to
Neels Gap where the A.T. passes under it's first and only building on the entire
2100+ mile footpath. The Trail climbs gradually out of Neels Gap (and US 19) and
continues northbound to Tray Mountain (4,430 feet) which is near the small town
of Helen. Tray Mountain has spectacular views back to Blood Mountain, and
Standing Indian is visible to the north across the border in North Carolina.
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