Southeastern backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking and snowboarding.
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 Hikes on Nov 20th, 2009
I returned to do a hike in Cartersville yesterday. Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while is check on the Connector Trail that I posted about back in February so when I got there I was happy to see it was done. The trail links the Laurel Ridge Trail and Cooper Branch Nature [...]
Posted in Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on May 29th, 2009
Nearest Town: Clarkesville, Georgia
Trailhead Location: End of dirt road beginning across from the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery and Moccasin Creek State Park along 197 (approx. 2 miles)
Trail Lenght: 1.5 miles In and out
Difficulty: Easy
Directions: From Clarkesville-Take Hwy 197 North approx. 23 miles, take left on dirt road across from the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery, (look [...]
Posted in Hikes on May 14th, 2009
Its been busy lately but I finally got to go on a quick hike. I took a couple hours yesterday to check out the progress on the Etowah Trail in Canton. We had another little break in all the rain we’ve been getting so it ended up being a nice one. I expected to see [...]
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 Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on Mar 20th, 2009
Keown Falls Trail - Chatahoochee National Forest
Armuchee Ranger District
Short Description: A picturesque loop trail that ascends to a series of waterfalls before dropping back down through a forested area before returning to parking. The trail also connects to the John’s Mountain Loop Trail about half way at its highest point where there is an observation [...]
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 Hikes on Feb 24th, 2009
Providence Canyon State Parks Canyon Loop Trail is a short loop trail that circles nine of the 16 canyons. The trail provides opportunities to explore the canyons as well as views from above all along the rim.
Nearest Town: Lumpkin, Ga
Trailhead Location: Begins at interpretive center
Trail Length: 2.45 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Trail Marker: White Blaze
Parking [...]
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 [...]
