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Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Jan 22nd, 2012
Appalachian Trail - North Carolina - Betty Creek Gap to Winding Stairs Gap
Nearest Town: Hayesville, North Carolina
Trailhead Location: USFS 67
Trail Length: Approx. 13 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Marker: White Blaze
Directions: Take US 64. Right on Old US Hwy 64. Right on US 67.
Well, I am finally getting around to posting another section of the Appalachian Trail. A [...]
Posted in Camping, Georgia Campgrounds on Dec 19th, 2011
Sandy Bottom Campground is a small 4 site campground along the Toccoa River in North Georgia. The sites are spacious and flat each with a fire pit, picnic table, and lamppost. Its a small campground so the sites fill quickly with local fishermen. If your lucky enough to snag a spot it is great for [...]
Posted in Georgia Waterfalls, Kayaking, Outdoor Gear, Paddling on Oct 20th, 2010
Last Spring four of my neighbors and I took three kayaks down the Toccoa River from the Deep Hole put-in to Shallowford Bridge. My second time down this stretch but last time we went beyond this point where some of the best rapids are at Party Rock. Prior to the trip I was researching a [...]
Posted in Camping, Climbing, Kayaking, Paddling on Aug 25th, 2010
Posted in Camping, Georgia Waterfalls on Dec 17th, 2007
Georgia’s Upper Chattahoochee Campground lies at the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. The sites are spacious, but not that private. The river runs along most of the sites so the rushing water makes for a nice sound effect and the water is clean unlike most of the Chattahoochee.
There’s a small trail to a waterfall located [...]
