Trail Photos & Resources
75 miles of beauty.
15 sections.
1 day at a time.
Here are some of the beautiful things I saw on my walks on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. And some things you might find useful.
Download a day-hiking checklist
Here’s the checklist I use before I get in the car to go on a day hike. I created this list based on my experiences.
Section #1: Three Forks to Springer Mountain
Springer Mountain is the southern-most terminus of the Appalachian Trail, but there are no roads there, so I started at Three Forks and hiked the 4 miles south to Springer.
Sign at Three Forks
Three Forks is where three streams come together (Stover Creek and Long Creek join Chester Creek) on their journey to the Mississippi River.
Rhododendrons!
These low-growing evergreens are prolific around Appalachian water sources, and are gorgeous in the spring with pink and while blossoms.
The foliage is frequently confused with Mountain Laurels, but the blooms are unmistakable.
The AT & Benton MacKaye
These two trails crisscross the southern end of the AT. Benton MacKay is generally credited with the original concept that led to the creation of the Appalachian Trail. The Benton MacKaye Trail was created later to relieve hiker pressure from the AT.
Where it starts…
Where else, but at Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. This plaque commemorates either the beginning or the ending of a 2000+ mile journey of a lifetime. (But since there are no roads here, many actually start a Amicalola Falls and hike up the 8+miles of the AT approach trail.)
The AT in Georgia is just 75 miles of that 2000+ miles, but for those of us who can’t block out 6 months or more, it’s a great place to start.
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