Springer mountain georgia map. Springer mountain is a mountain in georgia and has an elevation of 3766 feet. The first and shortest path is a one mile round trip jaunt at springer mountain trailhead. Springer mountain from mapcarta the free map.
Savannah georgia 43 contributions 8 helpful votes 1. Springer mountain serves as the southern terminus for the appalachian and benton mackaye trails. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round.
Springer mountain in southern fannin county is the start of a 2000 mile trek to maines mount katahdin known as the appalachian trail. 34637467 84195317 n34 38248 w84 11719. Springer mountain on the appalachian trail.
The hike departs the springer mountain parking area view maps and driving directions traveling west to cross the gravel forest service road and following the iconic white rectangular blazes of the appalachian trailthe hike begins its ascent to the mountains summit quickly gaining elevation as it turns southward in a broad curve. Springer mountain is one of georgias most popular hiking destinations. Springer mountain is not in blue ridge off of 5.
The map associated with this listing is wrong. Springer mountain is a mountain located in the chattahoochee national forest on the border of fannin and gilmer counties. 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.
Springers rocky slopes give way to beautiful views of the surrounding blue ridge mountain range and the appalachian trail departs from the summit on a 2200 mile backpacking trek to mount katahdin in maine. Springer mountain via appalachian trail is a 10 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near ellijay georgia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Learn how to create your own.
There are two ways to reach springer mountains summit. Amicalola falls state park. Parking can be accessed off forest service road 42.
The view is just ok. Located in the blue ridge mountains in northern georgia the mountain has an elevation of about 3782 feet 1153 m.