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I am going to start hiking the AT with my wife next year. we are going to do it in sections with section one being Georgia. i was thinking of starting on Springer Mountain at the plaque instead of the Amicalola Falls, Is there a way to get there?
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 15:57
Forest Service Road 42
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 15:59
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=15710274624687557363,35.730628,-83.871346%3B14434236860955955446,35.075386,-84.481945%3B16743601237173434768,34.705493,-84.245911&saddr=Laws+Chapel+Rd+%4035.731070,+-83.871260&daddr=Old+Copper+Rd%2FUS-64%2FUS-74+E+%4035.075890,+-84.481510+to:34.636315,-84.194756&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=12&mra=dme&sll=34.675853,-84.160423&sspn=0.143712,0.374222&ie=UTF8&ll=34.675853,-84.160423&spn=0.143712,0.374222&om=1&source=embed
iesman69
10-31-2007, 16:08
And bypass the Approach Trail??
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 16:09
And bypass the Approach Trail??
yeah. the approach is boring
wrongway_08
10-31-2007, 16:14
12 hours for me.
iesman69
10-31-2007, 16:17
To walk the Approach Trail?
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 16:19
3 hours to walk it. Unless you are carying 80lbs and still have your couch tater body.
iesman69
10-31-2007, 16:22
3 hours to walk it. Unless you are carying 80lbs and still have your couch tater body.
4.5 for me Top & L. Wolf is right about it being fairly uneventful
Survivor Dave
10-31-2007, 16:33
It's kind of like a seeing B grade movie. It's entertaining the first time you see it, but wouldn't pay again to rent it at the video store.:D
SD
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 17:05
yeah. the approach is boring
Like it suddenly gets exciting at Springer summit? :-?
Like it suddenly gets exciting at Springer summit? :-?
GatorRump thought so.
wrongway_08
10-31-2007, 18:44
12 hours for me.
Sorry, meant the drive to the trail head. using the supplied link, just changed the start point ot my home.
Man 12 hours to do the App. trail - thats equal to 21 month thru- hike!!!
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 19:10
Like it suddenly gets exciting at Springer summit? :-?
within 3 miles it does. you drop down to stover creek and hang out with virgin hemlocks then walk beside a creek to 3 forks then hit a waterfall. so yeah it's nice
warren doyle
10-31-2007, 19:25
The first, or last, white blaze is next to the plaque designating the end, or finish, of the AT (which is .9 mile south of USFS #42 - the closest road passable by passenger vehicle, except in snow or ice).
Blissful
10-31-2007, 20:04
The Approach Trail took us most of the day as we were getting out of being ill, plus dragging couch bods and lots of gear. But it was great anyway and for me, it was part of the AT experience. I liked getting a picture at the arch and singing in at the state park too.
The Stover Creek area is just beautiful.
canerunner
10-31-2007, 20:08
yeah. the approach is boring
I'm starting to ge the feeling that if you like something, I won't, and if you don't like something, I will. :D
I've hiked the approach trail several times, and it's a good hike in it's own right. There are some very nice sections of that trail, and I look forward to hiking through several sections of it on a fairly regular basis. There are a couple of sections along the ridge lines that have some very nice views, and interesting terrain. The only part I don't like is around the old fire tower. Oh, well. It doesn't take me long to get past that area.
Attitude has more to do with whether a trail is a good one or not. If you think it will be a good trail, chances are it will be. A negative attitude will make the same trail a bummer.
The AT Approach Trail is only 8.8 miles of trail to access the true beginning point of the trail. If you're going to hike the AT, what difference will 8.8 miles make in the overall picture?
There are a lot of other sections of the trail that are no more or less interesting than the Approach Trail. Is anyone going to skip those because they may not like the view, etc., or will they just hike on and see what's over the next hill or around the next bend?
canerunner
10-31-2007, 20:14
The Approach Trail took us most of the day as we were getting out of being ill, plus dragging couch bods and lots of gear.
To the best of my memory, the first time I hiked the approach, it took me about 2 1/2 weeks becuase of the out of shape bod. :eek:
In reality, it was only about 6 hours, but it sure seemed like 2 1/2 weeks! :D
yeah. the approach is boringBoring? It goes over Frosty Mtn! What could be more exciting than that?
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 20:59
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction?
AT-HITMAN2005
10-31-2007, 21:11
its funniest to me when you meet some one on the trail say's theyve hiked north every mile but then they say they started at the forest road.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 21:14
its funniest to me when you meet some one on the trail say's theyve hiked north every mile but then they say they started at the forest road.
I don't see what excludes one from the other?
Skidsteer
10-31-2007, 21:19
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction?
I might if I'd already read the introduction. Then again, I might not. Depends on my mood. I don't see that it matters either way. The book is the book.
Survivor Dave
10-31-2007, 21:20
Actually, I would. I want to get to the good part as quickly as I could.
If you were running the Boston Marathon, would you start 20 blocks before everyone else to say that you went further than the rest of the field? Twice was enough for me.
SD
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction?
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 21:30
If you were running the Boston Marathon, would you start 20 blocks before everyone else to say that you went further than the rest of the field?
It's not "to say" anything, and it's not a competition.
It's about being outside, in the woods, in the hills. South of the plaque or north of the plaque, not much difference to this city boy.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 21:31
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction?
I've read some boring introductions before.
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 21:32
its funniest to me when you meet some one on the trail say's theyve hiked north every mile but then they say they started at the forest road.
Exactly. . . .
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 21:35
Exactly. . . .
Still don't see how that excludes you from it.
AT-HITMAN2005
10-31-2007, 21:39
its almost paradoxical(is that a word?) they start out hiking south so they can say they hiked it all north.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 21:41
Yes, but once you get to Springer Mountain, which way do you walk?
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 21:43
its funniest to me when you meet some one on the trail say's theyve hiked north every mile but then they say they started at the forest road.
Still don't see how that excludes you from it.
If you don't see the irony there... well.. umm... just forget about it. Take the forest road, and have a nice hike.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 21:44
No I really don't see any irony in that at all. I think being nit picky about someone else's hike is sort of odd though.
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 21:52
No I really don't see any irony in that at all. I think being nit picky about someone else's hike is sort of odd though.
Not at all. I just said I couldn't understand it. You want to skip the approach trail -- it matters not a whit to me. Hike as you please, and have a great time. I mean it.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 21:54
But if I said I hiked that section north bound you would find it ironic. :rolleyes:
Sometimes I wonder about you.:-?
BTW, I am going to skip some of that section. How do you feel about that.:eek:
And I will call myself an AT thru-hiker :p
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 22:03
But if I said I hiked that section north bound you would find it ironic. :rolleyes:
Not the direction that matters at all. It's the idea of committing to a five-month, 2000+ mile adventure, but wanting to skip the first eight miles (by your reckoning, 3 hours) in order to get started. No value judgement, I just find it strange.
BTW, I am going to skip some of that section. How do you feel about that.:eek: I could care less. Really. :D
And I will call myself an AT thru-hiker :pNo problem. Call yourself what you want.
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:06
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction?
first time marathoners don't run a few miles before the start of the race. a thru-hike is a marathon. it's not done for the love of "being outdoors". it's done done for bragging rights, patches and certificates
Skidsteer
10-31-2007, 22:06
Not the direction that matters at all. It's the idea of committing to a five-month, 2000+ mile adventure, but wanting to skip the first eight miles (by your reckoning, 3 hours) in order to get started. No value judgement, I just find it strange.
It's not the 'first eight miles'. It's just one of the ways to get to the Southern Terminus.
Not the direction that matters at all. It's the idea of committing to a five-month, 2000+ mile adventure, but wanting to skip the first eight miles (by your reckoning, 3 hours) in order to get started. No value judgement, I just find it strange.
But you would not be skipping any of the AT and you would be walking it all northbound. What's your point?
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 22:10
first time marathoners don't run a few miles before the start of the race. a thru-hike is a marathon. it's not done for the love of "being outdoors". it's done done for bragging rights, patches and certificates
At last, someone who appreciates a touch of irony. ;)
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:10
Not the direction that matters at all. It's the idea of committing to a five-month, 2000+ mile adventure, but wanting to skip the first eight miles (by your reckoning, 3 hours) in order to get started. No value judgement, I just find it strange.
There are lots of good reason, think of a few. Then quit worying about how strange it is. Walk a mile in another man's shoes before you judge them as strange. :-?
Maybe they like their lizard brained SUVs up there.
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 22:10
But you would not be skipping any of the AT and you would be walking it all northbound. What's your point?
Ah friggit. Never mind . . .
a thru-hike is a marathon. it's not done for the love of "being outdoors". it's done done for bragging rights, patches and certificates
Huh? I thought it was done for self-fulfillment and other nifty altruistic reasons. :rolleyes:
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:11
At last, someone who appreciates a touch of irony. ;)
Actualy he was pointing out the irony in your position.
Ah friggit. Never mind . . .
LOL. Well, I plan to hike the approach trail if that is any consolation. :D
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:15
Do it for Terrapin!
I am going to start hiking the AT with my wife next year. we are going to do it in sections with section one being Georgia. i was thinking of starting on Springer Mountain at the plaque instead of the Amicalola Falls, Is there a way to get there?
Getting to the AT in Georgia
http://www.georgia-atclub.org/directions.html
Skidsteer
10-31-2007, 22:19
LOL. Well, I plan to hike the approach trail if that is any consolation. :D
Do it for Terrapin!
A benefit hike! For pledges!
There is nothing wrong with skipping the Approach Trail if your goal is to hike the AT. Officially, the Approach Trail is not part of the AT.
If I were ever to attempt a thru I will use the Approach Trail because it offers a true sense of a beginning for the NOBOs. When you walk out the Ranger Station door and see and walk through the Archway you sense a real first step to your journey. Contrary to what LW says, the trail is nice and challenging. And it builds an anticipation of seeing your first white blaze atop Springer.
When you take your first step from US42 backtracking up the AT it is just not the same. The anticipation of the start is lessened as you will see several white blazes along the way. The first step of a 2000 mile journey becomes clouded on the way up.
Another plus in hiking the approach trail is in its history. As most of you know, the approach trail was once part of the AT when the AT terminus was Mt Oglethorpe. Taking the approach trail allows you to follow in the footsteps of the early trail legends for a few more miles.
It also gives you a chance to see Amicalola Falls. It would be a shame to be only 8 miles away on Springer and miss it.
And lastly, if you are doing the AT in sections and need a place to park your car, there is no place safer than Amicalola. Or, if you are having a friend drop you off they will greatly appreciate the asphalt surfaces at Amicalola vs the rougher gravel surfaces of FS 42.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:27
See terrapin, Fat Man knows how to say it. Now I wanna go back and hike it again.
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:29
There is nothing wrong with skipping the Approach Trail if your goal is to hike the AT. Officially, the Approach Trail is not part of the AT.
If I were ever to attempt a thru I will use the Approach Trail because it offers a true sense of a beginning for the NOBOs. When you walk out the Ranger Station door and see and walk through the Archway you sense a real first step to your journey. Contrary to what LW says, the trail is nice and challenging. And it builds an anticipation of seeing your first white blaze atop Springer.
When you take your first step from US42 backtracking up the AT it is just not the same. The anticipation of the start is lessened as you will see several white blazes along the way. The first step of a 2000 mile journey becomes clouded on the way up.
Another plus in hiking the approach trail is in its history. As most of you know, the approach trail was once part of the AT when the AT terminus was Mt Oglethorpe. Taking the approach trail allows you to follow in the footsteps of the early trail legends for a few more miles.
It also gives you a chance to see Amicalola Falls. It would be a shame to be only 8 miles away on Springer and miss it.
And lastly, if you are doing the AT in sections and need a place to park your car, there is no place safer than Amicalola. Or, if you are having a friend drop you off they will greatly appreciate the asphalt surfaces at Amicalola vs the rougher gravel surfaces of FS 42.
you ever done a thru-hike?
Do it for Terrapin!
LOL. Thanks, but if I do anything for Terrapin, or any other hiker for that matter, it will be in some form of trail maintenance or trail magic.
Hiking is about doing something for yourself, no? :-?
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 22:33
See terrapin, Fat Man knows how to say it. Now I wanna go back and hike it again.
You're a condescending SOB sometimes, Rock. So let me say it one more time: I don't give a hoot where, how, or what you walk. Okay? Let it go.
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:33
LOL. Thanks, but if I do anything for Terrapin, or any other hiker for that matter, it will be in some form of trail maintenance or trail magic.
Hiking is about doing something for yourself, no? :-?
doing "trail magic" is for your own ego. pat yourself on the back
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:34
You're a condescending SOB sometimes, Rock. So let me say it one more time: I don't give a hoot where, how, or what you walk. Okay? Let it go.
rock smokes cigars
Blissful
10-31-2007, 22:36
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction?
This is an interesting way to characterize it.
I wasn't going to do the Approach Trail until I read one of WB's infamous argumentative threads about it. I liked what a few said - If you can't do the Approach Trail, what makes you think you can do the AT? (or) And you might as well start your conditioning right off by getting used to the GA mtns
So I changed my mind and went for it. And glad I did 'cause we met our two buds that day who helped us through the first week. Dr. B and Flint
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:41
This is an interesting way to characterize it.
I wasn't going to do the Approach Trail until I read one of WB's infamous argumentative threads about it. I liked what a few said - If you can't do the Approach Trail, what makes you think you can do the AT? (or) And you might as well start your conditioning right off by getting used to the GA mtns
So I changed my mind and went for it. And glad I did 'cause we met our two buds that day who helped us through the first week. Dr. B and Flint
then why quit at katahdin? why not keep going north? why did you hike back SOBO to get off the mountain?
doing "trail magic" is for your own ego. pat yourself on the back
I need a little help with that one. I call it giving back. Mainly, I have given a hiker or two a ride, because I know how difficult it can be to get one and how much I appreciated the ones I have received.
Hiking is for my ego. I hike and feel good about it. Hell, don't we do most things to fulfill our egos? I don't want no patches or accolades, I just want to feel like I did something before I am dust in the wind.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:43
You're a condescending SOB sometimes, Rock. So let me say it one more time: I don't give a hoot where, how, or what you walk. Okay? Let it go.
Look who is talking. So if I get an SUV do I become even more of an SOB thre Terrapin?
you ever done a thru-hike?No, does that disqualify me from sharing an opinion? If so, I'm very sorry. I'll leave all opinions to you all so much more worthy.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:45
No, does that disqualify me from sharing an opinion? If so, I'm very sorry. I'll leave all opinions to you all so much more worthy.
Naw, you do it an a very compelling manner. Keep up the good work.
Are you thru-hiking soon?
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:45
I just want to feel like I did something before I am dust in the wind.
do something for people who REALLY need need it. like kids with cancer. "giving back" to walkers on a recreational trail means nothing
then why quit at katahdin? why not keep going north? why did you hike back SOBO to get off the mountain?
One can always take a different trail down Katahdin. I plan to.
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:47
One can always take a different trail down Katahdin. I plan to.
plans change scooter. often
do something for people who REALLY need need it. like kids with cancer. "giving back" to walkers on a recreational trail means nothing
The all knowing Lone Wolf, knows where I make all my donations, where I volunteer and everything I do. WOW! :rolleyes:
Blissful
10-31-2007, 22:52
Actually I made a HUGE WB cardinal rule blunder of reading Terrapin's post on the novel before reading the rest of the two pages that followed. Or I never would have posted. All I was doing was saying how I changed my mind about the Approach Trail and why. And I am still glad I did it, even though it was a really tough day.
BTW - I hiked south from Katahdin to get us home to VA. I hiked North to get to Springer.
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 22:53
Look who is talking. So if I get an SUV do I become even more of an SOB thre Terrapin?
Not meant for you personally, Rock, but this site (http://www.fuh2.com/) sorta captures my feeling for folks who drive large SUVs. ;)
plans change scooter. often
Yup, that's why its a plan and ***** happens, no doubt about it.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 22:53
Actually I made a HUGE WB cardinal rule blunder of reading Terrapin's post on the novel before reading the rest of the two pages that followed. Or I never would have posted. All I was doing was saying how I changed my mind about the Approach Trail and why. And I am still glad I did it, even though it was a really tough day.
BTW - I hiked south from Katahdin to get us home to VA. I hiked North to get to Springer.
We still love you Blissful.
Blissful
10-31-2007, 22:56
We still love you Blissful.
Since we are now off topic -
Sgt Rock, I thought your picture of the wedding ring on your gear site for trail journals was fantastic. Loved it. Wish I had thought of it.
Not meant for you personally, Rock, but this site (http://www.fuh2.com/) sorta captures my feeling for folks who drive large SUVs. ;)
Yup, you gotta love those tax laws. Uh, don't the Democrats control Congress? Oops.
Blissful
10-31-2007, 22:58
The all knowing Lone Wolf, knows where I make all my donations, where I volunteer and everything I do. WOW! :rolleyes:
C'mon, he's the ultimate legend of WB, at least.
Lone Wolf
10-31-2007, 22:59
C'mon, he's the ultimate legend of WB, at least.
no. just a loud mouth a-hole
no. just a loud mouth a-hole
Like a lot of the rest of the choir here. ;)
_terrapin_
10-31-2007, 23:10
then why quit at katahdin? why not keep going north? why did you hike back SOBO to get off the mountain?
I climbed Katahdin twice (via Chimney Pond/Knife Edge/Cathedral Ledge) before I ever thought of doing a thru-hike. The third climb was the start of a half-hearted flip-flop attempt (which ended at Monson.)
I wish you'd explain what you meant by this:
first time marathoners don't run a few miles before the start of the race. a thru-hike is a marathon. it's not done for the love of "being outdoors". it's done done for bragging rights, patches and certificates
It seems to me we're basically in agreement.
SGT Rock
10-31-2007, 23:21
Since we are now off topic -
Sgt Rock, I thought your picture of the wedding ring on your gear site for trail journals was fantastic. Loved it. Wish I had thought of it.
How about the rock and the snivelmeter?
But yes, my wife thought the ring was a nice touch. Getting it off to weigh it was a PITA.
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.These people are people who want to hike the AT. The Approach Trail isn't part of the AT. What's to not understand?
Did you hike down the other side of Katahdin, or did you stop hiking north at the summit? If you stop at the northern terminus, why are you upset that others start at the southern terminus. Who cares is some do and some don't.
I hiked the Approach Trail in 2006, for the excellent reason that it is where my ride was going. But the first 8.8 miles I wasn't hiking the AT. Yeah, the Approach Trail is a nice walk in the woods, but I didn't have to drive 1000 miles if all I wanted was a walk in the woods. I wanted to hike the AT.
This sounds to me like one of those, "Hike your own hike, BUT ..." deals to me.
Maybe they like their lizard brained SUVs up there.Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. Easy on the "up there" stuff. Don't mix all the north into "up there."
We consider New England to be VT, NH, and ME. We own pickups.
MA, RI, and CT is nothing more than suburban NYC. They have SUVs.
Watch it or I'll start lumping in Blount County TN with New Orleans, Orlando, and South Beach as "down there."
SGT Rock
11-01-2007, 00:51
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. Easy on the "up there" stuff. Don't mix all the north into "up there."
We consider New England to be VT, NH, and ME. We own pickups.
MA, RI, and CT is nothing more than suburban NYC. They have SUVs.
Watch it or I'll start lumping in Blount County TN with New Orleans, Orlando, and South Beach as "down there."
It was a reference to an old Terrapin comment. I could care less what you drive, I've owned at least one of "all of the above" in my days.
_terrapin_
11-01-2007, 01:35
We consider New England to be VT, NH, and ME. We own pickups.
LOL, who are you trying to kid? Portsmouth is what, ten miles from MA? :D
AT-HITMAN2005
11-01-2007, 09:11
Watch it or I'll start lumping in Blount County TN with New Orleans, Orlando, and South Beach as "down there."
Hey! i live in orlando.
but i completely agree.:D
I never could understand the motivation for wanting to skip the approach trail. It really escapes me.
If you were about to start a 2000-page novel -- one that you'd heard good things about, and were looking forward to reading -- would you skip an 8-page introduction? I always do
There is nothing wrong with skipping the Approach Trail if your goal is to hike the AT. Officially, the Approach Trail is not part of the AT.
If I were ever to attempt a thru I will use the Approach Trail because it offers a true sense of a beginning for the NOBOs. When you walk out the Ranger Station door and see and walk through the Archway you sense a real first step to your journey. Contrary to what LW says, the trail is nice and challenging. And it builds an anticipation of seeing your first white blaze atop Springer.
When you take your first step from US42 backtracking up the AT it is just not the same. The anticipation of the start is lessened as you will see several white blazes along the way. The first step of a 2000 mile journey becomes clouded on the way up.
Another plus in hiking the approach trail is in its history. As most of you know, the approach trail was once part of the AT when the AT terminus was Mt Oglethorpe. Taking the approach trail allows you to follow in the footsteps of the early trail legends for a few more miles.
It also gives you a chance to see Amicalola Falls. It would be a shame to be only 8 miles away on Springer and miss it.
And lastly, if you are doing the AT in sections and need a place to park your car, there is no place safer than Amicalola. Or, if you are having a friend drop you off they will greatly appreciate the asphalt surfaces at Amicalola vs the rougher gravel surfaces of FS 42.
Thank you this is very useful, I didnt know the history, I am just doing this by sections and have to schedule it over vacation time at work. Why add another day there when I can go furthur up the trail by another day. I may reconsider doing this if it was once part of the trail
Gray Blazer
11-01-2007, 10:35
Boring? It goes over Frosty Mtn! What could be more exciting than that?
Mt. Willey!!
Gray Blazer
11-01-2007, 10:37
Yes, but once you get to Springer Mountain, which way do you walk?
Check with the Ministry of Silly Walks, lumberjack.:rolleyes:
Johnny Thunder
11-01-2007, 10:46
Would a Mitsubishi Eclipse make it up the Forestry road? My rider would like to be on Spinger with me but I don't think she could do 16 miles round trip...are there other options from better roads?
Survivor Dave
11-01-2007, 10:57
JT,
I would not reccomend a Mitsubishi Eclipse for the mode of transportation. Lots of bumps and potholes for the 6.5 mile ride. If you come from the other direction on FS42, it's longer, but no smoother.
Maybe get a couple other hikers leaving the same time and split a shuttle from Amicalola Falls State Park.
SD
Would a Mitsubishi Eclipse make it up the Forestry road? My rider would like to be on Spinger with me but I don't think she could do 16 miles round trip...are there other options from better roads?
max patch
11-01-2007, 11:05
Would a Mitsubishi Eclipse make it up the Forestry road? My rider would like to be on Spinger with me but I don't think she could do 16 miles round trip...are there other options from better roads?
No problem on FS 42. I used to drive an MG Midget with close to zero ground clearance on a lot of the FS roads with no problems whatsoever.
Would a Mitsubishi Eclipse make it up the Forestry road? My rider would like to be on Spinger with me but I don't think she could do 16 miles round trip...are there other options from better roadsYou could carry her in your rucksack
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. Easy on the "up there" stuff. Don't mix all the north into "up there."
We consider New England to be VT, NH, and ME. We own pickups.
MA, RI, and CT is nothing more than suburban NYC. They have SUVs.
Whoa.... we, whos' we? People from NH, ME & VT? LOL... Ask a Vermonter about NY'ers moving in.
Least you forget, New England started out in Massachusetts, and what's now Maine, was a part of it.
Oh BTW, I didn't do it on my "thru-hike" but I've done it recently and I like the Approach Trail. More miles, the better as far as I'm concerned.
Would a Mitsubishi Eclipse make it up the Forestry road? My rider would like to be on Spinger with me but I don't think she could do 16 miles round trip...are there other options from better roads?
Assuming there's no ice or snow, if you take it slow, any passenger car will make it. When are you planning on leaving.
Johnny Thunder
11-01-2007, 11:38
Assuming there's no ice or snow, if you take it slow, any passenger car will make it. When are you planning on leaving.
April 1 (or the preceeding weekend). Probably no snow...if there is we'll bag it and say our goodbye's at the Falls.
Regarding her in a rucksack...funny you mention that but I jokingly carried her halfway up North out of Wind Gap on a dayhike. It was a bet that I lost.
By late March-April 1st you should be fine.