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BLACK MOUNTAIN
LOCATION:  North Georgia
HIKE STARTS:  Three Forks
HIKE ENDS:  Amicalola Falls State Park
TOTAL DISTANCE:  12.2 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Approach, Appalachian
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Chattahoochee NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  This hike follows the Appalachian Trail southbound across Springer Mountain from Three Forks then descends on the Approach Trail across Black, Frosty, and Rich Mountains to Amicalola Falls State Park.  Three Forks, Springer Mountain (the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail) and Amicalola Falls are the high points of this hike, and there are three shelters on this route and numerous campsite for overnight accommodation. 

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bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  April 14, 1995
bullet click to see a trip summary:  April 14, 1995 
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  April 14, 1995 (password required)
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