Appalachian trail head georgia. Springer mountain in southern fannin county is the start of a 2000 mile trek to maines mount katahdin known as the appalachian trail. The information provided here is subject to change and is beyond the control of the georgia appalachian trail club. The georgia section of the appalachian trail did not disappoint.
Georgia appalachian trail map. North on ga 60 22 miles 56 firewater lane suches ga 30572 706 747 1036. While not every summit had the postcard style views there were still plenty.
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. The epic length trail travels 786 miles in georgia beginning at the southernmost blaze at springer mountain. A friendly face a welcoming smile a warm meal and a soft bed all greet you at trails end.
Start a great hike or backpacking adventure with our map of the appalachian trail in georgia. Open for medical needs monday friday 830 to 500. If it was the view at the end of the blue blazed trail atop powell mountain or an open rock face allowing us to dry out over lunch on cowrock mountain pictured to the right it was all absolutely gorgeous.
Hospitals and clinics are also available in dahlonega blairsville and hiawassee. The trail is about 2200 miles 3500 km long though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. As the trail follows the eastern ridge of the appalachian mountains it passes through 14 states and although the slogan is maine to georgia most people hike the trail the other way georgia to maine.
Springer mountain has become an iconic landmark for the appalachian trail. The appalachian national scenic trail generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the at is a marked hiking trail in the eastern united states extending between springer mountain in georgia and mount katahdin in maine. The five mile trek through the foothills of north georgia is just the beginning of a unique experience.
Some come to spend time with nature. The appalachian trail at crosses 14 states on its journey up the east coast but it begins or ends depending on your direction in georgia. Our map features the entire stretch of the at as it meanders northbound to the georgia state line and features our favorite segments trailheads and hikes throughout its length.
Some come to spend time with family and friends. This is where it all begins or ends. 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.