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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
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.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  April 10-19, 1994
bullet click to see a trip summary:  April 10-19, 1994 
bullet click to view a detailed trail journal from Georgia:  April 10-19, 1994
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map (password required), profile map*
bulletclick for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: Georgia-North Carolina which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other Georgia hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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