Comments on: Appalachian Trail - Dick’s Creek Gap to Bly Gap

By: admin

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:07:45 +0000

Oh yeah,

I haven’t been up this road in a while but normally as long as you go slow you should be able to drive this dirt road w/ any car.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:06:03 +0000

Jym,

Ha, the 10 year plan. I like it! Yeah, I’d say 10 years is about right for me too unfortunately.

There is a way to get to Springer Mountain without hiking the Approach Trail. I’ve included the directions to the parking lot. When you get there just hike backwards (Southbound) for a short hike up to Springer Mountain.

- From 515/5 at East Ellijay Go East on 52 towards Dahlonega for 4.8 miles
- Take a left on Big Creek Road and go 12.2 miles to Springer Mountain FS 42 (Blue Ridge Wildlife Management) Hint: Mt Pleasant will be on your left (2 small buildings) facing the opposite direction that your traveling, as well you will see a small cemetery.
- Take a Right onto FS 42 (unpaved road) and travel for about 6.5 miles

Hope this helps!

By: jym

jym — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:42:21 +0000

I think I’m right behind you and I’m going to start a section hike of the A.T….probably on the 10 year plan.

Question…is it possible to access the beginning of the trail at Spring Mtn. without hiking the 6 mile entry trail? I’ve heard there is a forestry road that will get you there. If so, do you need a 4 wheel drive car or SUV to handle the road?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:06:25 +0000

Bill,

Yeah, this was a fun trip. Looking forward to the next one!

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:51:55 +0000

This was a fun weekend. I wish the weather was better. We did see others out there hiking in the rain with us too. The Ice over the rocks on the sides of the trail was the hit of this trip. There was a lot of scenery on this section. I liked the mini rapids on the creek where we stopped for a snack. It looked like a park setting.