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The Appalachian Trail (AT), said to be the longest continually marked trail in the world, begins at Springer Mountain in Georgia and ends 2,100 miles north at Mount Katahdin in Maine. Because of the m
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In May and June, rhododendron, flame azalea, and mountain laurel bloom on the ridgetops of this trail section, while in fall and winter, hikers can enjoy the good views. At any time of year, this hik
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If you're looking for a good introduction to north-Georgia hiking, with several steep climbs and descents, this section of the AT provides it. The trail is good though rocky in spots, and primarily t
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Imagine an ant hiking to see the scenery of a stuffed living room chair. To cross the gently undulating seat cushion, the ant climbs up and over one arm, crosses the cushion, and then climbs over the
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Open ridgetops with excellent views, spring and fall wildflower displays, and well-graded trail make this a pleasant hike, and the proximity to Neels Gap makes it popular. This short AT section betwe
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The summit of Springer Mountain, a broad dome with thin oak woods and a rock outcrop, has excellent northwest views of the Cohutta Mountains. Two bronze plaques mark this as the terminus of the AT.
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If an aerobic challenge gets your heart pumping in more ways than one, this hike will be to your liking - and it's worth every penny of oxygen debt. It starts off at the second highest mountain on th
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Hiawassee
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GA
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- 11.7 miles
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On a cold day, this hike is guaranteed to warm you up with two climbs of about 1000 feet plus another 500-foot climb if you choose to include Tray Mountain. Southern views from both Tray Mountain and
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Helen
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GA
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- 6.2 miles
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Take a hike to Blood Mountain, the highest peak on the Georgia AT, now usually a quite peaceful place except when invaded by swarms of weekend hikers. Sometime before 1600, however, the aptly name Bl
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