Appalachian Trail Approach Springer Mountain Georgia

The approach of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia starts in the Springer Mountain area.

Many people every year attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail which extends over 2,100 miles through several states from Georgia to Maine.

This stone arch is located to the rear of the Amicalola Falls visitor center. From there, it’s a short hike up to the lodge on top of the mountain where there is also…

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…a spectacular view from the top of Amicalola Falls.

From Springer Mountain, it’s 2108.5 long miles to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Many people attempt to thru hike the entire trail in a single season, most of which start early in April to avoid missing the closing date of Baxter Start Park in Maine on October 15th.