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SPRINGER MOUNTAIN
(VIA BIG STAMP GAP)

LOCATION:  North Georgia
HIKE STARTS:  USFS 42
HIKE ENDS:  USFS 42
TOTAL DISTANCE:  4.4 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Benton Mackaye, Appalachian Trails
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  GATC, BMT Association

HIGHLIGHTS:  This loop hike uses both the Benton Mackaye and Appalachian Trails to run a moderate 4.4 mile route with nice views from both Springer Mountain on the A.T. and Ball Mountain on the BMT.  The Benton Mackaye vista is located at a small clearing just past Ball Mountain as you approach Big Stamp Gap.  The hike starts and ends at a gravel parking area on USFS 42 at the Appalachian Trail. 

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  October 18, 1997
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  December 5, 1999, October 18, 1997* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map (password required), profile map
bulletclick for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bullet click for more information on the Benton MacKaye Trail
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for Benton MacKaye 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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