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Posted in Backpacking, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on Dec 31st, 2009
Wildcat Tract Trails
Nearest Town: Jasper, Georgia
Trailhead Location: Monument Road - Dawson Forest
Trail Lengths/Difficulty:
Tobacco Pouch - 2.0 total 1.2 out to Rocky Ford from Monument Rd.
Rocky Ford Trail - 1.7 miles
Windy Ridge Trail - 1.7 miles
Turner Trail - 1.7 miles
Directions: From 575 go South on 53 approx. 1.8 miles, take a left on Burnt Mtn. Rd [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes, Outdoor Gear on Dec 19th, 2009
The weather was a little rough this past weekend. Near freezing temperatures and of course more rain, even freezing rain at higher elevations. A friend and I had planned to go backpacking on the Appalachian Trail with the intention of completing the last section in Georgia before moving on to North Carolina.
Despite the weather [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Apr 24th, 2009
Appalachian Trail - Georgia - Unicoi Gap to Dick’s Creek Gap
Nearest Town: Hiawassee, Georgia
Trailhead Location: Unicoi Gap -75/17 Unicoi Turnpike
Trail Length: 16.1 miles one-way
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Trail Marker: White Blaze
Directions: From Hiawassee, head south on (75/17 Unicoi Turnpike) to Unicoi Gap parking lot on the left. Watch for signs for Appalachian Trail Crossing.
This last [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Hikes on Apr 10th, 2009
I set out recently for a quick backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. I wanted to cover the next leg along the A.T. that I haven’t blogged about which is the section from Neels Gap to Unicoi Gap.
Starting at the trailhead at Neels Gap there is a covered opening, a good symbolic start to the [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on Mar 19th, 2009
John’s Mountain Trail - Chatahoochee National Forest
Armuchee Ranger District
Short Description: A relatively flat trail for the first half as it travels along the western side of a long ridge with pleasant views of the surrounding mountains on both sides. The trail then descends moderately down the opposing eastern ridge-line and eventually brings you to a [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Mar 10th, 2009
Chestnut Lead Trail
Short Description: Located in the Cohutta Wilderness. This is one of the shorter trails in the area at 1.4 miles one way and it leads from FS68 down to meet up with the Conasauga River Trail.
Nearest Town: Ellijay, Georgia
Trailhead Location: FS68 on right side of dirt road heading towards Conasauga Lake Rec Area.
Trail [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Feb 25th, 2009
Well we’ve posted on the two trails, the Backcountry Trail and Canyon Loop Trail at Providence Canyon, now here is a look inside the canyons.
The early 19th Century mistakes in erosion control while clearing for farming may have come with its ecological disadvantages but it also created quite a natural playground with views I didn’t [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Events in the Southeast on Feb 25th, 2009
March 7th & 8th Amicalola Falls State Park will be offering a backpacking clinic and Appalachian Trail Celebration for anyone interested in hiking the A.T. There will be discussions on trip prep and demonstrations and workshops by professionals and gear retailers.
Parking Fee: $3
For more info call (706)265-1969
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Feb 23rd, 2009
Backcountry Trail
Nearest Town: Lumpkin, Ga
Trailhead Location: Begins at creek bed 1/4 down the Canyon Loop Trail from Interpretive Center.
Trail Length: 7 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. This hike is relatively flat aside for two notable ascends and one descend.
Parking Fee: $3
Directions: U.S. Highway 27 to Lumpkin. Head west on Georgia Hwy 39C seven miles to park [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Feb 20th, 2009
We are heading south this weekend to check out the backcountry trails at Providence Canyon and do some camping. We have heard some good things about the trails and views from the trail of the “Little Grand Canyon” of the East. The weather looks like its going to be pretty easy going this weekend so [...]
