Appalachian trail georgia section. The epic length trail travels 786 miles in georgia beginning at the southernmost blaze at springer mountain. If youve hiked the georgia section of the appalachian trail youre eligible for a georgia thru hiker patch. In georgia alone the 2180 mile appalachian national scenic trail covers 76 miles and crosses seven counties.
Every year thousands of hopeful thru hikers descend upon springer mountain georgia to begin their arduous journeys northbound to maine. Trail ambassadors are physically present on the at and recognizable by their shirt with emblazoned with the trail ambassador emblem. Ive hiked significant sections of the at in north carolina virginia and maine and the 30 mile section ive walked in georgia is among the most beautiful.
Appalachian trail in georgia at hogpen gap to unicoi gap takes hikers from richard b. Russell scenic highway to georgia 75. As a result this 79 mile section of trail is well maintained has plenty of amenities for hikers and is a good place for new backpackers to test out their trail skills.
The profiles include the at in georgia the approach trail and the hike inn trail which parallels the approach trail. It can take over 6 months to complete. The georgia appalachian trail club promotes the appreciation of the appalachian national scenic trail and natural outdoor places through education and recreational activities with an emphasis on conservation ethics and protection of the forests their natural resources and wilderness areas.
And ends at georgia 60 at woody gap to neels gap highest point on the trail in georgia blood mountain. The georgia section of the appalachian trail is perhaps one of the most popular sections. While not every summit had the postcard style views there were still plenty.
The appalachian trail begins its northbound trek to maines mount katahdin in the rolling southern appalachians of north georgia beginning a 2000 mile northbound journey through fourteen states. We have gathered the best sections on the appalachian trail for a weekend or week long backpacking trip. Note depending on where you wish to begin and end the are countless variations to these hikes.
Thats enough to fill several weekend trips or a solid week of hiking. At neels gap to hogpen gap at springer mountain to woody gap first section of the at begins on springer mt.