Every year, 1000s of thru-hikers come through Springer Mountain to start the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
The 15 Best Day Hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, with the most scenic sections and summits sorted by difficulty and distance.
Our last-minute trip to experience the fall season couldn’t have landed in a better place than Amicalola Falls. Located in the mountains of Dawsonville, Georgia, this park houses the famed approach trail to the AT - Appalachian National Scenic Trail – which spans fourteen states and measures over 2,100 miles. My family’s goal on this beautiful October day was to climb to the top of the falls, then hike part of the approach trail. We’d read on forums from north-bound AT thru-hikers that the appro
This post first appeared on TheTrek.co on April 1, 2018. As I crossed the Georgia border into North Carolina, I smiled and let out a little whoop of excitement. I’d done it – made it th…
The Appalachian Trail in Georgia can be a busy place as it is has the southern terminus of the trial. Here are some facts and my journal.
Hike these Georgia Appalachian Trail hikes, all under six miles, to stunning summit views, a gorgeous waterfall & through beautiful North Georgia forest.
The Appalachian Trail in Georgia can be a busy place as it is has the southern terminus of the trial. Here are some facts and my journal.
When we decided to stay in Northern Georgia for a week, the Appalachian Trail was our priority. This was the closest we had ever been to the trail and it was, of course, on our bucket list. We had …
It's likely that the 60-mile Georgia Loop trail is the most difficult hike in Georgia. It's got quite the elevation gain!
(Not my photograph) For years I have wanted to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT for short). I kept putting it off for a thousand different reasons. I finally decided 2020 would be my year. I tur…
The 15 Best Day Hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, with the most scenic sections and summits sorted by difficulty and distance.
Hike a 6 mile loop to Blood Mountain, Georgia's highest Appalachian Trail summit, climbing the AT, Byron Reece Trail and Freeman Trail to stunning views.
A Hiker's Tale - The Ultimate Guide to the Appalachian Approach Trail: From Waterfalls to Mountain Tops! Your go-to resource for insights, tips, and all you need to know for a successful journey.
I had a hard time snapping a selfie because I was crying with joy. I was on the Appalachian Trail, standing next to a sign nailed to a walnut tree on the border of Georgia and North Carolina. My 78-mile northbound walk—section by section, from Springer Mountain to that tree—had taken six months.
Hike the Appalachian Trail from the creek-filled Three Forks valley to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the AT in Georgia.
The Appalachian Trail twists and turns for 2,190 miles through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. And it has become so popular that 3 million people a year step foot on it, in some form or another. But just how dangerous is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what are those potential dangers? In this article
