Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Hightower Gap

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Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Hightower Gap - Suches Georgia Hikes

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. Natural history features: Long Creek Falls; old-growth hemlocks. Social history features: Southern end of AT.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Suches
Length:	9 total miles
Elevation Gain:	Minimal
Trail Type:	Point-to-point
Skill Level:	Moderate
Duration:	5-6 hours
Trailhead Elevation:	3,782 feet
Top Elevation:	3,782 feet
Local Contacts:	Appalachian Trail Conference, 304-535-6331
Local Maps:	ATC Chattahoochee National Forest
Topo Map:	Appalachian Trail: Springer Mountain to Hightower Gap Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Southern Appalachians Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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mikensalem Rating:

Date of Trip: 6/21/2009
0 Props

Easy downhill start and allot of nice trail all the way through. Hawk Ridge…

Joseph Rating:

Date of Trip: 11/30/2007
+1 Props

Great trail. The water sources were dry that were next to the shelters, but…

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