“What’s the Weather Like in Georgia?”… Surviving the First 75 Miles of the AT

“What’s the weather like in Georgia in the spring?” is one of what seems like millions of questions that thru-hiker hopefuls ask each year, over and over again, as their start date slowly approaches. I remember being a beginner hiker and, even though I’m from Georgia, I had no idea what to expect. I nervously read as many books as I could find, scoured Facebook groups and online forums, and talked to as many past thru-hikers as possible to try and get an idea of what I was getting myself into. The responses were as varied as the sources themselves:

It’s going to be freezing in Georgia in March! You better pack warm!

Terrain in Georgia is nothing compared to other states on the trail. If you struggle with Georgia, you may as well just give up.

When I hiked the trail in 1992, we didn’t have all these fancy gizmos you kids have these days. We had to rely on a good ol’ map and compass. You’ll never be the thru-hiker I was!

Blood Mountain is SO hard.

You’ll probably quit before you make it to Neel Gap.

It doesn’t get that cold in Georgia. Where I’m from it’s below zero in March!

I pushed out 15 miles my second day on trail. Georgia was easy-peasy. You’re a slacker if you’re only doing 8 or 10 miles.

So what is Georgia really like?

The Weather

The reality of the Southern Appalachians in the spring is that weather can be extremely unpredictable. I know you’ve heard this a hundred times or more, but it actually can and often does go from below freezing to balmy over the course of a hiking day. There is also always a possibility of precipitation—rain, freezing rain, and snow can happen in the Georgia Mountains. Layers are your friend.

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March 21, 2016 – This photo was taken at around 9am. It had been 15 degrees and snowing overnight, and I was bundled in as many layers as I was carrying. You can tell, though, that the snow is already melting on this sun-drenched outcropping (Cowrock Mountain).

 

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March 21, 2016 – This photo was taken at around 3pm at Blue Mountain Shelter on the same day as the previous photo. By this time it was around 70 degrees and I had shed every layer possible. All the snow was melted and it was a warm, clear, sunny day.

The First Day

You’ll arrive at the Springer Mountain parking lot after a long, bumpy ride up a Forest Service road, or via the approach trail from Amicalola if you choose that route. If you’re anything like me, your belly will be full of butterflies and you’ll think your heart is going to pound out of your chest as you take your first steps on the Appalachian Trail.

Springer Mountain

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Where it all begins

It’s approximately one mile to the summit of Springer, where your thru-hike officially begins. This is a fairly easy mile, with a gradual uphill grade. When you arrive at the top, you may feel a little underwhelmed—the view from the Springer Mountain summit isn’t all that impressive. However, the emotion may be quite overwhelming. I’ve climbed Springer multiple times over the last couple of years, and I get chills and teary eyed almost every single time. This is a spot where dreams are created and accomplished, where hope outweighs fear, where lifelong ambitions become reality. Its a special place—take a moment to enjoy it before hiking back down to the parking lot and heading north.

The First Night

The first eight miles are a pleasant stroll. Did you know there’s a waterfall? Don’t get too excited, but Springer to the Hawk Mountain campsite or shelter is one of the most pleasant, well-groomed, well-maintained sections of trail you’ll find in Georgia. Enjoy it! If you choose to end your day at Hawk Mountain, and you’re on trail during peak NOBO season, expect a LOT of company. In March 2015, before the designation of Hawk Mountain campsite, I stayed at Hawk Mountain Shelter with no less than 50 other hikers. There were tents and hammocks everywhere, and the shelter itself was packed full.  If you are hoping for solitude, you may be disappointed. However, if you are open to meeting new people, you could find friends this first night that you will spend the next six months calling family.

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Long Creek Falls, located on a short side trail around mile 5 on the Appalachian Trail.

The Next 20 Miles

With your first night on trail behind you, you’ll either be feeling pretty good about yourself or pretty terrible, depending on how the night went. The next 22 miles cross multiple roads, so if your gear is failing or you realize you’ve bitten off more than you can chew, don’t panic! You’ll have a bailout point every few miles if you need it. Assess the situation and look for solutions that will keep you on trail rather than worrying about how you’re going to get out of the woods.

Sassafras

Your first major climb as a NOBO thru-hiker hopeful is Sassafras Mountain, which involves about 500 feet of elevation gain. Soon enough, this will seem like nothing much of anything, but for a novice backpacker carrying (probably) too much weight it can feel really difficult. Take your time and don’t beat yourself up if it feels hard—it’s a thru hike, it’s supposed to be hard.

The first opportunity you have to get to a town comes at Gooch Gap, though Woody Gap a few miles further north is a better option. The town of Suches is small, but you can find lodging and a gas station here if you absolutely need it. However, if you have the supplies, I’d recommend waiting until Blairsville to hop off trail and go into town if you can.

Blood Mountain

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Views from Blood Mountain

Leaving Woody Gap you’ve got 20 trail miles behind you and some killer views up ahead. A few short climbs and probably another night in the woods stand between you and Blood Mountain. You may have heard Blood was a beast. Don’t let this scare you. In reality, Blood Mountain does involve over 1,000 feet of elevation gain—your biggest climb yet. However, this elevation gain occurs over the course of about 2.5 miles. The grade is gentle and the trail is nicely switchbacked all the way to the top. Early-season hikers will see expansive views begin to stretch out on the horizon as they climb, since the leafless trees aren’t obscuring the vista. And the view from the top? Worth every step of huffing and puffing it takes to get there.

Neel Gap

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The tree of lost soles, Mountain Crossings at Neel Gap.

As you descend the steep, rocky northern(ish) side of Blood Mountain, you’ll begin to hear the distinctive and intensely loud braking of tractor trailers. US Highway 19 is a fairly major mountain pass, and you’ll hear it long before you see it. The grumble of motorcycles is commonly heard echoing through the trees, and eventually the highway itself will come into view. At this point, you’ve made it further than a lot of folks already. Celebrate your accomplishment!

Mountain Crossings at Neel Gap offers NOBO hikers their first real opportunity for a night indoors, a hot shower, and some warm food that you didn’t have to carry on your back. Some will opt for a hostel stay, others won’t. Either way, this is a bustling trail stop. There will be thru-hikers everywhere, with tourists, day and section hikers, and even bikers stopping in for photo opps and souvenirs. Some may choose to go into the nearby town of Blairsville, which has several food and lodging options. Whatever your decision, I do recommend at least grabbing a shower and a soda. This will go a long way toward keeping your morale up in the coming days, especially if the weather isn’t cooperating.

The 50-Mile Mark

The section between Neel Gap and Hogpen Gap is arguably the most scenic seven miles in all of Georgia. There are a few small climbs, but overall the terrain is fairly forgiving, following ridgelines for a significant portion. The views from Levellend, Wolf Laurel, and Cowrock are incredible. If you need it, you can bail out at Tesnatee or Hogpen Gap. Both are on a paved road and a hitch can get you back to Blairsville.

Hogpen to Helen/Hiawassee

The most scenic section of the Georgia Appalachian Trail is immediately followed by what may be the least scenic. At 14 miles, this is one of the longest sections in Georgia without a road crossing. While fairly remote, this may also be the easiest 14 miles of Georgia. A significant chunk of this section is on an old logging road, which is wide and smooth. Blue Mountain is the high point, but there are no notable views along this stretch.

A 1,000-foot descent drops you down to Unicoi Gap and GA Highway 75, another major mountain road that you will hear before you see. From here, you can access the adorable, touristy town of Helen, GA. If one of your goals as a thru-hiker is to see some of the interesting towns the East Coast has to offer, you should stop off and spend a few hours or a night in Helen. If not, you can also get to Hiawassee from here. However, Dicks Creek Gap, 17 trail miles north, is a better hopping off point for Hiawassee.

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Cowrock Mountain. Watch for copperheads under the rock! There were two of them under there while I was standing on it.

Georgia’s Rollercoaster

If the 14 miles prior to Unicoi Gap is the easiest section of Georgia, the 17 miles following it are by far the hardest. This section begins to prepare you for some of the intense climbs you’ll see in North Carolina and Tennessee. You’ll immediately gain a quick 1000ft up to Rocky Mountain, which boasts some great views. Soak them in because you’ll then drop 900 feet before turning right around and climbing Tray Mountain. At 1,300 feet of elevation gain in 2.5 miles, this is your longest and steepest climb yet. Be ready, and remember: it is supposed to be hard. Take breaks if you need them. Eat a snack. It isn’t as bad as it looks in the guidebook.

Once you’ve conquered Tray, an 800-foot descent drops you into Addis Gap. Take a deep breath or two here, because Kelly Knob is coming up. She doesn’t look like much, at only 700 feet of elevation gain. After all, you’ve conquered Blood Mountain and Tray Mountain already! But that 700 feet happens in less than a mile and you’re going to be feeling it all the way to the top…. where you are rewarded with no views whatsoever. This was my hardest climb in Georgia, and arguably my hardest climb (physically and emotionally) in the southern 300 miles. Don’t get disheartened, though. Once you crest Kelly you’ve got a nice downhill trek into Dicks Creek Gap. Just be sure not to push too hard or too fast, because these 4.5 miles downhill can really put a strain on your knees!

Next Stop: North Carolina

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Nighttime state line crossing

Dicks Creek Gap offers the NOBO thru-hiker their last town stop in Georgia. Hiawassee has everything a hiker needs. Inexpensive lodging, a nice grocery store, and several different restaurants to choose from are a thru-hikers dream after almost 70 miles of continuous trekking. Take advantage of these amenities because once you leave Dicks Creek Gap its over 35 miles to the next easy town access. (Don’t panic though—there are still bailout options if you need them.)

Once you head out northbound from Dicks Creek Gap, you’ve got about eight miles of mostly uphill trail to get you to the state line. There’s a shelter and a couple of campsites, but no notable views. However, the excitement and anticipation of your first state line crossing will keep your spirits up as you climb into North Carolina. You’ll have almost 76 miles of the Appalachian Trail behind you upon marking off your first state. That’s a whopping 3.5% of the whole trail!

Now that you know what to expect from the terrain and the weather, what else do you need to know about Georgia?

Southern Hospitality

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Hitching a ride in an appropriately decorated Mini Cooper

This isn’t just a myth. People in the south are really, really nice. You won’t have any trouble hitching rides from major road crossings, like Woody Gap, Neel Gap, Hogpen, or Unicoi. You likely won’t have any trouble hitching rides from smaller road crossings, either, such as the dirt roads at Gooch Gap or Indian Grave Gap. If you’re wearing a pack, some kind-hearted southerner will stop and pick you up, pretty much guaranteed.

The people you meet in town will mostly be really nice, too. Don’t be surprised if they want to hear ALL ABOUT your hike so far. They may even offer you a night in their home or pay for your meal.

Hiker Feeds

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My favorite kind of hiker feed: breakfast

If you’ve been reading about the AT, you’ve definitely heard of trail magic. Well, it abounds in the south, often in the form of hiker feeds. During my 2015 thru-hike attempt, my first trail magic was at Cooper Gap, just north of Sassafras Mountain on my second day of hiking! To this day, that is the best hot dog and most delicious apple I’ve ever had. It isn’t uncommon for there to be a hiker feed at almost every gap or road crossing on the weekends during peak NOBO season. Hope for trail magic, but never expect it. And always adhere to leave-no-trace principles if you are giving or receiving it.

Military Training

The US Army Ranger School uses this area for training. My first night on the Appalachian Trail, at Hawk Mountain Shelter, I was suddenly jolted awake by the sound of machine gun fire somewhere nearby in the woods. This was quickly followed by the sounds of shuffling feet and, not much later, the whomp-whomp-whomp of a helicopter hovering overhead. Needless to say, this wasn’t how I expected to be awoken in the middle of the night. People talk about bears prowling camp at night looking for crumbs, but they never mentioned machine guns!

In reality, you have nothing to worry about. The Ranger trainees are firing blanks and using this area for important training exercises. Now that you know about it, maybe you won’t be scared shitless like I was.

Crowds

I’ve already mentioned this once, but you really cannot comprehend the sheer number of hikers that will be on the trail in Georgia in March and April. It seems like hundreds take off from Amicalola or Springer each day. In reality, over a hundred hikers a day have been known to embark on their treks on popular start days like March 15 and April 1.

Crowded trails mean high impact. Please make sure that before you set out, you include learning LNT practices in your preparations. Be mindful of campsite and shelter capacity. All of the shelters will hit capacity, often going over capacity, each and every night. If you aren’t so sure this sounds like your cup of campfire coffee, consider an alternative thru-hike. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy offers insight into different options.

Mileage

PLEASE, please, please don’t hit the trail at Springer trying to prove something to yourself or someone else unless you’ve done a lot of physical training. Just because you feel like you CAN hike 17 miles on day 2 doesn’t mean you should. Many hikers end their hikes in Georgia due to overuse injuries such as shin splints or ankle sprains. We get it. Your body is fresh and feels like it can keep going. Fight the urge! You’ve got over 2,000 miles to work up to big mile days. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to hit 20’s or even 30’s further on. Give your body time to adjust to this insane adventure you’ve asked it to partake in. Plan for 8-12 miles a day for the first week to help prevent injury and safely strengthen and condition your muscles for months of extended use.

ATKO

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Reconnecting with trail family and making new trail friends at the ATKO 2017.

If you really want to get a jump-start on important hiker know-how, meet some cool trail angels, and maybe a legend or two, plus spend a weekend hanging out with your new family, consider attending the Appalachian Trail Kick-Off at Amicalola Falls. This event is packed with info and opportunity for the thru-hiker hopeful. Pack shake-downs, guest appearances by famous AT hikers, vendors for last minute gear purchases, basically everything you never thought you needed to be successful on your thru-hike. This year’s event is March 2-4, 2018. Find more info HERE.

Sundays

If you aren’t from the south, you may not know about Sundays in the south. Here’s the gist: everything is closed and you can’t buy booze. Lots of hikers aren’t expecting this and head into town on a Sunday only to be disappointed that you can’t buy beer at the gas station and all the good restaurants are closed for the day. In addition, libraries and post offices are also closed on Sundays, with many other businesses having shorter or limited hours. Plan to go into town on Saturday or a weekday, and spend your Sundays hiking if at all possible. This applies to all of the south, not just Georgia.

…and about alcohol

In addition to not being able to buy beer on Sunday, many towns in Georgia don’t allow alcohol sales before noon any day of the week. Weird? Yes. Annoying? Definitely. But it is the case. If alcohol is on your agenda, I’d advise calling the place you are heading and asking if they have it. Many restaurants don’t serve beer, and most don’t serve liquor.

I hope this post gives you an idea of what you’re up against during your first 75 miles on trail. Conquering the first state is a huge milestone for the aspiring thru-hiker. The mountains are bigger than you think. Despite hearing that Georgia is nothing compared to New Hampshire or Maine, Georgia is a whole lot of something compared to not hiking at all. Many thru-hiker hopefuls are novice backpackers. Georgia will be hard. Take your time, go slowly, plan ahead, and set yourself up for success.

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Comments 26

  • Laura Moore : Feb 8th

    Thanks so much for this post! It definitely answered some of my harder-to-pin down questions!

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  • Michelle : Feb 8th

    Thank you very much for this blog. I live in the area and plan on doing GA in April and this is fantastic for easing my worries. Only thing I have to disagree with is that you CAN buy alcohol on Sundays. Since 2011. State-wide not until noon, some counties 12:30.

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    • Michelle : Feb 8th

      Apologies…12:30pm state-wide

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      • Stacia Bennett : Feb 8th

        You are absolutely right! However, many small towns have county laws that still prohibit alcohol sales on Sunday, especially liquor. My hometown is completely dry, meaning no liquor allowed to be sold in the city limits and no alcohol sales at all on Sunday. One of these days these small towns will catch up with the rest of the state, and maybe eventually the rest of the country! I know Rabun County, which is the opposite direction from Hiawassee leaving Dicks Creek Gap, doesn’t allow alcohol sales at all on Sunday – I was recently thoroughly disappointed when I tried to buy a 6 pack at the local Ingles on my way back from a hiking trip on the AT 🙁 I’ve not spent much time in Hiawassee myself but I’ve heard hikers tell of having a hard time getting a beer there. Haven’t looked up the local laws, though.

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        • Michelle : Feb 12th

          At first I thought I lost this blog! I want to thank you again for your insight. I get more nervous as the date approaches and I can’t thank you enough for this post! Printing it out now! 🙂

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    • Stacia Bennett : Feb 8th

      Best of luck on your hike! Springtime on the AT in Georgia is such a magical experience!

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  • Arthur Hamilton : Feb 9th

    Wow great blog. Hope to see you on the trail.

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    • Stacia Bennett : Feb 9th

      I’ll be on trail in Georgia and North Carolina in the spring, and parts of Virginia in the summer. Likely will be out doing trail magic as well. If you’re hiking this year, best of luck!

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  • Ruth morley : Feb 9th

    A lot of very useful information. Thanks for sharing this. Happy trails!

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  • Danny Percefull : Feb 9th

    Thank you so much for this post! It’s so wonderful!!

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  • Spamtown rick : Feb 9th

    Wow thanks so much for the info. With this extra knowledge, I’m just a little bit more prepared. Rick

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  • mike : Feb 9th

    Great description and pics! I think that Ga is one of the toughest states to start a hike. I think that a hiker should consider doing th eapproach Trail, sign in a t Springer, then go ahead and hike the Smokies, then return to Ga. The trail itself is alittle more forgiving for feet acclimating to alot of friction and the trail topography is easier. Its inportant to realize that their are options in distance hiking and flexibility is important, along w funds to help pay for transportation to reach other trail sections that may be easier to hike based on prevailing health conditions. I hiked the AT 3x in 80’s ,all long section hikes. i realized that I was a fast hiker and after about 50 or so days on trail that would be enough for my body and satisfy my dose of the AT for the year.starting the second half of the trail in Duncannon meant having feet somehwat conditioned for Pa rocks and topography. I wore my pack everywhere fro 2 weeks prior to hike, soaked my feet in ice cold water at night and added tincture of benzoin. This helped to “weather ” my feet and acclimated to the “abuse” they were to endure. also, kept feet dry as much as possible, changed socks often and air my feet out. in early Spring in Ga, this is difficult to do. I think in successive generations of distance hikers, more flexible thinking has occured, in part , due to technology and more hikers having the experience. i hope that you find a way to make your dream of hiking the aT happen! flexibility is very important and other trail sections may be less physically challenging dependent on the state of one’s feet,

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  • Shelli : Feb 11th

    Good read ?
    Since you live in the area maybe you can give me an idea of temperature in August & September. My husband and I will be doing a section from springer to Fontana then.

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    • Stacia Bennett : Feb 11th

      It can vary greatly! That’s the reality of the mountains of southern Appalachia. However, typically that time of year it is warm to hot during the day and starts cooling off in the evenings. Unless there’s some crazy cold front, I would expect nights in the 40-60 range and daytime highs likely 70-85 if it’s sunny/clear. Just keep checking the weather as your trip approaches and plan accordingly. Removable layers are the way to go.

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      • Shelli : Feb 12th

        Thanks. That’s our plan

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  • DAVE : Feb 12th

    Hey Stacia,

    Great article, thanks so much for all this info! Really helped to fill in the gaps on what our first week or so will be like!

    Can you help me with my American geography a bit? (We’re coming from the UK)
    You mentioned that most shops in the South will be shut on a sunday, so we shouldnt plan re supply trips into town at the end of the week. At what point will we no longer be in ‘The South’ and able to shop on Sunday’s again?

    Thanks for the help!

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    • Stacia Bennett : Feb 12th

      Hi Dave! Super excited for you to head across the pond and check out the east coast of the US! Technically, when you cross the “Mason Dixon Line” into Pennsylvania, you’ll be out of the south. Even in the south, you should be able to do a decent resupply any day of the week, as most convenience stores and grocery stores are open 7 days a week. Even once you get into the north and New England, banks, government offices, and libraries will be closed on Sunday. In the south specifically, you’ll run into some restaurants and retailers being closed on Sunday, as well. In bigger towns, like Gatlinburg, TN or Roanoke, VA, you won’t have as much trouble with the restaurants. But in smaller towns, many places are closed. For example, Franklin, NC at mile 110: Outdoor 76, the primary outfitter in town, is closed on Sunday as well as many popular restaurants.

      Basically, if you just need food and/or lodging, Sunday will work ok. But if you’re trying to get mail, need access to a bank, or are anticipating a nice meal at a sit-down local eatery, it’s best to go into town on a day other than Sunday. I personally found that I preferred to be in town on weekdays and hiking on weekends. Especially in the south, Saturday and Sunday are the most common days for hiker feeds and other random trail magic to occur – since these are the days most people have off work. It can also be fun to be in some of the larger towns on Friday night into Saturday, because this is when most night-life occurs. You’ll be able to find live music and even some town festivals to attend if you want to do this sort of thing. Lodging is also sometimes cheaper on weeknights vs. weekends, so that’s something to consider as well.

      Best of luck, and hope this helps clear things up rather than adding to the confusion!

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  • Cheryl : Feb 12th

    I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who had trouble in Georgia! It is a beast for the novice hiker for sure . And the weather is variable, check the forecasts and prepare for great fluctuations in temperatures.

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  • Jim Adams : Feb 16th

    I thru hiked in ’90 and ’02 and tell people that Geogia is the hardest state. It doesn’t have the hardest terrain but you are hitting the trail out of hiking conditioning even if you working out. The mountains are far higher and steeper than you would think for Georgia. On top of all that the weather is crazy. I have experienced everything from 0*F and snow to days of rain to sun and 90*F temps But you can do it! GO SLOW! You will have the conditioning further up the trail to do long days. Trying to go fast in Georgia, or “Trying to keep up” just leads to injury. This is a 6 month journey, doing 6-8 miles a day in Georgia won’t make you late!

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  • Lorrie Hess : Feb 20th

    We are flying to GA March 20. Picking up last minute tips as a way to keep from obsessing over the days left until we begin. Love how you gave some solid details about the start of the hike from the trail to overnights, resupplies and the other good info. Thanks for the post!

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  • Dan : Mar 17th

    Good luck in nursing school, you’re gonna love it!

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  • Jaime Shepherd : Nov 14th

    Very accurate! I did this section last April and experienced pretty much the same thing. The first night out, Springer Mtn., 20 degrees and howling wind. The camp at Gooch had like 50 people. Blood Mtn. day was raining ice, no views, but such a fun climb. Tray Mtn. darn near broke me, but I met some of the most interesting people that day and it was beautiful weather, 70 and sunny.

    I didn’t attempt a thru, but in my experience the trail was consistently more than I expected. Colder, lonelier, harder, more amazing, full of more awesome people than I could have met in a life time of other activities… just more. Rock on hikers, hope to see some of you on my next section!

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  • Daniel Hyatt : Apr 1st

    Thank you for this article it was very informative. I will be beginning my hike in Georgia at the end of this month. I know it won’t be easy but I’m looking forward to the challenge. Thank you.

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  • elizabeth a bryan : Oct 10th

    There’s a small group of us aging from 58-61 going to attempt a walk but only to N. Carolina due to work.. I found your blog to be of excellent help and appreciate all the effort you put into being as informative as possible. Though we hike around our state of Florida, nothing like this have any of us done, so this should be a valuable lesson learned. We are excited and gearing up for our trip to take place next April, I found your blog while enquiring about the temperature in April, glad to have found your site 🙂 Good luck with your nursing career and your future hikes ✌

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  • Mike Ewing : Oct 31st

    Me and my brother are planning to section hike the Georgia section perhaps starting in March/April 2020 – work considerations prevent a longer sustained hike. But I echo other comments regarding some of the helpful insights you have provided. It feels possible that we could ‘day hike’ some of the chunks you have described though meeting some of the AT community and sharing campsites and stories is all part of the adventure. Anyway, thanks for breaking down the GA AT for me.

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    • Stacia : Oct 31st

      Hi Mike!

      I’m glad people are still finding this article useful. I’ve also written a “day hiking the Georgia Secrion is the Appalachian Trail” piece that was published elsewhere. If you think you’d find it helpful, just shoot me an email ([email protected]) and I’ll send you a copy.

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