I need help reaching the AT.....

[georgia_girl_live]

Hi everyone my names Amber I live here in Georgia. I set off yesterday evening trying to get to the Forest Service road 42 so I could begin my hike, cutting off the initial miles before the actual start. Well I couldnt find it lol Heres a list of the directions I used :

2: Turn LEFT onto CENTERVILLE HWY SW / GA-124. Continue to follow GA-124 E. 6.6 miles Map

3: Turn LEFT onto SUGARLOAF PKWY SW. 2.2 miles Map

4: Turn RIGHT onto LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD SW. 10.1 miles Map

5: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SUWANEE DAM RD NW / SUWANEE DAM RD NE. Continue to follow SUWANEE DAM RD NW. 5.0 miles Map

6: Turn LEFT onto CUMMING HWY NE / GA-20. Continue to follow GA-20 W. 5.9 miles Map

7: Merge onto GA-400 N / US-19 N. 6.4 miles Map

8: Turn LEFT onto BROWNS BRIDGE RD / GA-369. 1.0 miles Map

9: Turn RIGHT onto DAHLONEGA HWY / GA-9. 6.3 miles Map

10: Keep LEFT at the fork to go on GA-9 / GA-9 S. 5.5 miles Map

11: Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto SHOAL CREEK RD / GA-136 SPUR. 2.6 miles Map

12: SHOAL CREEK RD / GA-136 SPUR becomes GA-136. 8.7 miles Map

13: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto GA-183 / ELLIOTT FAMILY PKWY. 1.1 miles Map

14: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GA-52. 1.5 miles Map

15: Turn LEFT onto HIGH SHOALS RD. <0.1 miles Map

16: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SERVICE RD. 1.0 miles Map

There are .11 miles between your ending location and the end of your driving directions. Use maps to get from your ending location to the end of your route.

THIS IS ANOTHER ONE I TOOK WITH ME!

The shortest approach involves driving north of Springer to where the A.T. crosses USFS Road #42, then hiking south on the white-blazed A.T. one mile to the summit of Springer Mountain.
Directions: From GA Hwy. 52, 9.5 miles east of Amicalola Falls State Park or 8.5 miles west of Dahlonega, turn north at Grizzle's old store (closed, sign for store is damaged). Go 2.0 miles and turn right on USFS Road #28 (look for sign that points to Georgia Wildlife Management Area on left and sign to Jones Creek Road on right). After 2.2 miles, bear left at fork onto USFS Road #77 and go 5.1 miles. Take hard left onto USFS Road #42 and go 2.7 miles to A.T., passing a Benton MacKaye Trail crossing (diamond blazes) along the way. There is a large parking area along north side of road.
Alternate directions: From GA Hwy. 52 in Cartecay (12.1 miles west of Amicalola Falls State Park or 7.4 miles east of Ellijay), turn north on Roy Road between Methodist Church and Stanley's Grocery and go 9.7 miles to end of road. Turn right and go 2.2 miles to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (these are paved roads). Turn right onto gravel USFS Road #42 and go 6.8 miles to the parking area on north side of road.

ANOTHER ONE LOL!

Easiest Route:
Turn right when leaving Amicalola Falls State Park and follow Highway 52 for about 13.6 miles. When you see a power substation (resistors, transformers, etc) on the left and Cartacay Church on the right, turn right onto Roy Road (it was signed when I was there last). Follow Roy Road for 9.7 miles. You will go thru one stop sign and will turn right on Doublehead Gap Road at the second stop sign. Follow this road approximately 2.2 miles until you see Mt. Pleasant Church on your left. Turn right on the dirt road directly across from the church (Forest Service Road 42 is unsigned). You should see a large sign indicating that this is the entrance to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area and another sign "Springer Mt. 6.5 miles". Follow the dirt road 6.5 miles to a parking area on your left with a sign saying ”National Forest Fee Area” (it costs $2.00 to park here). The Appalachian Trail to Springer Mountain is across the road from the parking area. The trail to the summit of Springer Mountain is .09 miles (one-way).
This route is suitable for most passenger vehicles. However, at certain times of year (usually winter) high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended.
Total distance from Amicalola Falls State Park: about 32.5 miles
Travel time is approximately 45 minutes to one hour.



I did find 52 I remember and I found the blue ridge wildlife managment area, There was several signs on the "right" as I went down a small paved road when I thought I was there I did see a sign saying springer mountain 10 miles on the right and a few before and after that saying other things on the right but I kept going straight and the road became dirt.

I kept going on this dirt road to the end as it winded around and up a big mountain. At the top of the mountain " well atleast as far as my car would go lol" there was a plaque in memory of a man and his friend who had died in a plane crash near by or on the mountain there.

To the leftish of the plaque there was a trail anda blue blaze on the tree as I followed it up a short way freezing, it was gettting dark on me by then and I didnt wanna keep following it without my backpack, " I was freezing lol" so i turned and went back to my car and drove down the never ending dirt road again , on the way out the signs were of course to my left saying the diffrent things but I never went down them roads they were longer and it was late .... I was wondering is there any one here that knows which of these roads were the right one " if any " and if I was not even close were should I have gone?

I thank everyone in advance for there help.....
Amber

[Just a Hiker]

Are you beginning a thru-hike? Good luck either way.

Just Jim

[grizzlyadam]

i could drive it if i were there, but can't picture off the top of my head the right way to go...

but, the place where you found the plaque in memory of the plane crash is called nimbelwill gap. it is just over 2 miles south of springer mountain via the approach trail (the blue blazed trail you walked on briefly).

my brother dropped me off at nimbelwill gap a little over seven years ago to start walking north. that was the beginning of quite and adventure (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=10096).....

[Cuffs]

I was last there in April, but your "easiest route" sounds right to me.

[georgia_girl_live]

Yes I am starting my thru hike Jim and thanks....

[neo]

Yes I am starting my thru hike Jim and thanks....


its going to be cold starting a thru this early:) good luck and be careful:cool: neo

[Just a Hiker]

Yes I am starting my thru hike Jim and thanks....

Be careful and good luck. Call Josh and Leigh Saint at the hiker hostel in Dahlonega if you need help in that area. (770) 312-7342

[Roots]

WOW!!! Good Luck!!!

[troglobil]

I would take the easiest route. It is the easiest, with the least amount of gravel/dirt roads. I have never seen it when it wasn't passable in any vehicle. You ended up on the approach trail.The other way is east on 52 from Amicilola to Nimblewell Rd. Take a left just past Nimblewell Church on FS 28 then a lefton FS 77 to FS 42 then left to the AT. This is a long slow ride.

[georgia_girl_live]

I remember nimblewell church, is the fs roads signed or are they just dirt roads and what did ya mean I ended up on the appraoch trail ? when I got to the plaque ya mean hun ?

[troglobil]

Yes, the plaque of the crash is on the approach trail. I believe the roads were signed last time I went that way.

[mountain squid]

Easiest Route:
Turn right when leaving Amicalola Falls State Park and follow Highway 52 for about 13.6 miles. When you see a power substation (resistors, transformers, etc) on the left and Cartacay Church on the right, turn right onto Roy Road (it was signed when I was there last). Follow Roy Road for 9.7 miles. You will go thru one stop sign and will turn right on Doublehead Gap Road at the second stop sign. Follow this road approximately 2.2 miles until you see Mt. Pleasant Church on your left. Turn right on the dirt road directly across from the church (Forest Service Road 42 is unsigned). You should see a large sign indicating that this is the entrance to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area and another sign "Springer Mt. 6.5 miles". Follow the dirt road 6.5 miles to a parking area on your left with a sign saying ”National Forest Fee Area” (it costs $2.00 to park here). The Appalachian Trail to Springer Mountain is across the road from the parking area. The trail to the summit of Springer Mountain is .09 miles (one-way).
This route is suitable for most passenger vehicles. However, at certain times of year (usually winter) high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended.
Total distance from Amicalola Falls State Park: about 32.5 miles
Travel time is approximately 45 minutes to one hour.

This is the 'preferred' route as given from Amicalola Falls SP. The directions are good. Pay attention to the odometer readings and you should be okay. It 'should' be free to park there (at least it was in March). The AT goes right through the parking area. Make sure you head South on the AT to reach the summit of Springer (you walk across FS42 and hike uphill). It is a fairly easy hike. While on Springer, don't forget to sign the register under the rock with the plaque. Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[minnesotasmith]

Yes I am starting my thru hike Jim and thanks....

Methinks you'll run into snow you can't get past til Feb or March, no later than the Smokies. Will you have snowshoes or crampons? Do you have winter hiking and tent camping experience?

[Cuffs]

Shes just trying to get to the trail, tad to late to worry about her gear now... she'll adjust it as she goes.

[max patch]

ANOTHER ONE LOL!

Easiest Route:
Turn right when leaving Amicalola Falls State Park and follow Highway 52 for about 13.6 miles. When you see a power substation (resistors, transformers, etc) on the left and Cartacay Church on the right, turn right onto Roy Road (it was signed when I was there last). Follow Roy Road for 9.7 miles. You will go thru one stop sign and will turn right on Doublehead Gap Road at the second stop sign. Follow this road approximately 2.2 miles until you see Mt. Pleasant Church on your left. Turn right on the dirt road directly across from the church (Forest Service Road 42 is unsigned). You should see a large sign indicating that this is the entrance to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area and another sign "Springer Mt. 6.5 miles". Follow the dirt road 6.5 miles to a parking area on your left with a sign saying ”National Forest Fee Area” (it costs $2.00 to park here). The Appalachian Trail to Springer Mountain is across the road from the parking area. The trail to the summit of Springer Mountain is .09 miles (one-way).
This route is suitable for most passenger vehicles. However, at certain times of year (usually winter) high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended.
Total distance from Amicalola Falls State Park: about 32.5 miles
Travel time is approximately 45 minutes to one hour.



The above is the easiest way to get to usfs 42 parking area. Are you close to I75 and I575 in Atlanta? I find it much quicker from where I live to go this way thru Elijay to get to Springer. Let me know if so and I'll dig out my directions and post (I've been there so many times my car knows the way automatically).

By the way, you were on usfs 28 at Nimblewill Gap. Springer was about 3 miles north of the plaque you saw on the blue blaze approach trail that you were on.

[georgia_girl_live]

Yep I'm right near I75

[georgia_girl_live]

So sorry bout this everyone I really suck with road directions... I do thank everyone for your responses so far tho :)

[john gault]

I remember nimblewell church, is the fs roads signed or are they just dirt roads and what did ya mean I ended up on the appraoch trail ? when I got to the plaque ya mean hun ?
This is the Plaque at Nimblewill Gap on the approach trail.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=20476&original=1&c=712

[minnesotasmith]

So sorry bout this everyone I really suck with road directions... I do thank everyone for your responses so far tho :)

How are you with following maps?

[georgia_girl_live]

yep thats the plaque I was at hun and like I said I went off to the left of it " as your facing it " up the blue blazed trail a lil bit to check it out.....

[Cuffs]

if you went left, you were heading towards Springer!!!!

[georgia_girl_live]

road maps, well crappy lol once I'm on the trail then no problem lol... Anyways you would all understand if ya was having " MY " deddy drive ya anywhere ..... especially that far and not knowing exactly how to get there lol lotta yelling ............

[john gault]

yep thats the plaque I was at hun and like I said I went off to the left of it " as your facing it " up the blue blazed trail a lil bit to check it out.....
If you stayed left for about 2.8 miles you would have arrived on Springer Mt. Or walked 1.3 you would have gotten to Black Gap Shelter.

[georgia_girl_live]

I didnt see black gap shelter in my companion but i found it in my other lil book

[Hikerhead]

You need Minnesota Smith to hike with you for a few days to show you the ropes.

[georgia_girl_live]

lol naaa just need help reaching the trail in the right spot hun but thanks lol
I'm just having a ruff time finding the fs rd 42 with my lovly driver there helping me along lol

[warraghiyagey]

You need Minnesota Smith to hike with you for a few days to show you the ropes.


lol naaa just need help reaching the trail in the right spot hun but thanks lol
I'm just having a ruff time finding the fs rd 42 with my lovly driver there helping me along lol
Good answer girl. You don't need aqualung dragging along behind you I'm sure. Enjoy your hike.

[minnesotasmith]

road maps, well crappy lol once I'm on the trail then no problem lol ............

A number of sections of the AT are a PITA at times to navigate. Even with the best of maps (not just the ATC ones) and a good guidebook, getting lost for a while is commonplace for many hikers. In winter conditions, blazes can be covered by windblown snow and the Trail obscured. Only other people's footprints kept me from getting lost on more than one occasion during the snowy part of my thruhike last year...

Since you sound a bit direction-impaired at this point, I suggest you:

1) bring a decent compass

2) have the relevant ATC maps with you before hiking a section

3) consider bringing the relevant torn-out sections of state road maps for each state (not needed until in or near that state, of course)

4) not be the first person on the Trail the morning after a snowfall of 2" or more, so you can follow footprints

5) obtain the National Geographic maps for the Smokies and White Mountains before entering those areas (they're only about 10 bucks apiece)

6) consider trying to hike along with other people in areas easy to get lost in

7) be very willing to accept that trail conditions ahead after a snowstorm are unwise to attempt right afterwards, and be willing to wait them out before proceeding

8) talk to any hikers you meet about trail conditions ahead, especially confusing/misleading spots

9) limit your night hiking

10) consider crampons, snowshoes, and GPS with waypoint list

11) have SERIOUS cold-weather gear, like a 0-degree synthetic sleeping bag, two pairs of gloves, Sealskin impermeable socks, multiple layers of underclothes, a large fleece balaclava, 5X the volume of stove fuel you'd bring in summer, 3 extra days of food for each trail section, and a winter (not 3-season) tent

12) that you consider waiting until after the first week of February to start. I started Feb. 14 last year, but would have started on Feb. 12th, except for a snowstorm that put so much snow on USFS 42 that 4WD vehicles were getting stuck trying to get there

13) that if you go ahead now with your thruhike attempt, that you start from Amicalola, where there is much better access in winter than USFS 42

[max patch]

Yep I'm right near I75

You definitely should go up 575. Its a lot easier and quicker than what you did.

I'll find my notes and post. It'l probably be after the weekend.

Basically go up 575 to Elijay, turn left at the Hardees for a block or so and then turn rite onto 52. 7 or so miles puts you at the store and the church at roy road, turn left and then you follow the directions you already have.

My directions have odometer readings etc. Impossible to get lost.

[georgia_girl_live]

well thank you everyone for your help I believe I'll just go back to the memorial plaque and walk it to the starting point from there because I dont think I'll find the other way to easily and I dont want to stay in the car any longer than I have to lol... I can get back to that spot without to much trouble so I'll go from there :) thank you everyone for all your responses....


See ya on the trail!!!!

[Caveman of Ohio]

I think I hiked a year too early.

[Dances with Mice]

lol naaa just need help reaching the trail in the right spot hun but thanks lol
I'm just having a ruff time finding the fs rd 42 with my lovly driver there helping me along lolWhat you need is just five steps away:
1. Go to Wal-Mart.
2. Walk back to the Sporting Goods section.
3. Ask where the "lake maps" are.
4. There you will find a bunch of maps of local lakes but also a map called "Guide to Wildlife Management Areas of North Georgia".
5. Buy it.

Then you will have, on one waterproof piece of paper, the entire AT in GA plus all the Forest Service roads and, more important, how those FS roads connect to hard surface roads.

[minnesotasmith]

What you need is just five steps away:
1. Go to Wal-Mart.
2. Walk back to the Sporting Goods section.
3. Ask where the "lake maps" are.
4. There you will find a bunch of maps of local lakes but also a map called "Guide to Wildlife Management Areas of North Georgia".
5. Buy it.

Then you will have, on one waterproof piece of paper, the entire AT in GA plus all the Forest Service roads and, more important, how those FS roads connect to hard surface roads.

I forgot to mention that map in my post above. I carried it with my on my 2005 shakedown hike in GA, and found it invaluable. Thank you for previously suggesting it to me.

DWM knows the GA section of the AT quite well. Listen to any advice he gives about it.

[georgia_girl_live]

Thanks for the advice on the wildlife maps hun! I'll go get that rascal now....
Thanks everyone again for your advice as for cold weather gear I'm well prepared and thank you all for your concern....

[georgia_girl_live]

Well I'm off to wal-mart now to see if they have any of those maps in stock .... I'll talk at yall later!!


buh bye for now......;) ;)

[4eyedbuzzard]

I think I hiked a year too early.
No ya didn't. Not really. And you know it.

[buckowens]

Hum............................................... .................... Not buying it even for a minute...

[The Cheat]

Hum............................................... .................... Not buying it even for a minute...

reading my mind

[Doughnut]

Ah, C'mon, Buck, what's not to believe? Wants to start a thru in December? 3 weeks before Christmas? and can't find THE mountian in All of North GA??

She'll summit Katadin before Easter!

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

::: Dino having deja vu regarding The Thread. Entire moderation staff faints in unison :::

[Hikerhead]

I have 10 bucks that says she doesn't make it. :)

[minnesotasmith]

::: Dino having deja vu regarding The Thread. Entire moderation staff faints in unison :::

Except I had maps out the wazoo, and had NO problem finding my way around GA. Of course, I HAD done a shakedown hike covering the bulk of the AT in Georgia the summer before, too...

:rolleyes: :-?

[DAKS]

i have ten bucks that says we will see an increase in thru-hikers(male gender)that just decided to thru-hike after seeing this thread?!

[Ramble~On]

:-? I didn't think the approach trail was that bad...would've saved a lot of time rather than drivin' around...and being that it is December and all there wouldn't have been crowds. Sounds like a lot of effort to avoid hiking up a mountain :eek: UH OH !!

[john gault]

i have ten bucks that says we will see an increase in thru-hikers(male gender)that just decided to thru-hike after seeing this thread?!
I'm dehydrating stuff now.

[warraghiyagey]

I have 10 bucks that says she doesn't make it. :)
All speculation aside, that's at the bottom of the barrel of energy to give out to a fellow hiker. Or human being. Yuck. :(

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Except I had maps out the wazoo, and had NO problem finding my way around GA. Of course, I HAD done a shakedown hike covering the bulk of the AT in Georgia the summer before, too...

:rolleyes: :-?It's not about you, but about how The Thread started out MS..... BTW, has The Thread been published in book form yet or I should I just be using quotes around it??

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

All speculation aside, that's at the bottom of the barrel of energy to give out to a fellow hiker. Or human being. Yuck. :(Many a hiker has stayed on the trail to prove such speculation wrong..... GG may surprise some people.

[warraghiyagey]

Many a hiker has stayed on the trail to prove such speculation wrong..... GG may surprise some people.
Just hope she. . . and everyone who finds their way to the trail enjoys.

[Ramble~On]

I wish her and every hiker the best of luck on any hike, especially a thru hike starting in December...that's hardcore! Hardcore enough for me to totally understand wanting to avoid the appraoch trail in favor of spending countless hours searching for the FS road to Springer. Winter backpacking in the mountains does require a bit more gear than summer and I can relate to not wanting to hike the approach trail..........
For all we know Georgia Girl Live coulda just completed summiting Everest or she could be in the middle of the Triple Crown.

You Go Girl ! ? Clingman's Dome for New Years ?

[Sly]

Georgia Girl is still out there? I think I'm in love! ;)

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

::: Dino douses Sly with bucket of ice water :D :::

[BitBucket]

You're starting a thru hike at the start of winter and are worried about walking the 8 mi. approach trail to Springer??

I think I'd start at the Amicalola Visitor's Center...it's really not as bad a walk from there to Springer as a lot of people say....easily done in a single day

[Hikerhead]

Most of us believe she's pulling our chains. As soon as a picture pops up with here wearing a backpack on Springer, I'll get my 10 bucks ready for the mail.

[SGT Rock]

What was her start date? I can imagine the line of guys out there trying to provide trail magic.

[Mags]

I hope she is pulling everyone's chain. A December start of an AT hike would be a bit..interesting. Short amount of daylight. Very cold. Not technical conditions, but I suspect VERY icy trails.

People have done worse. Just doesn't sound like too much fun. :o

[Dances with Mice]

Whoa. Someone asked if she was starting a thru-hike and she replied that she was.

I got ten bucks that says she didn't understand the meaning of the term.

[Lone Wolf]

25 to 1 says she runs out of makeup by hiawassee. if she makes it that far

[Hooch]

I got ten bucks that says she didn't understand the meaning of the term.Come on, how could she not? She's been a member here for more than 2 years and doesn't understand what a thru-hike is? Admittedly, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but nor am I the dullest.

[Bolo]

I have 10 bucks that says she doesn't make it. :)

I have 10 bucks that says she doesn't exist.
Anyone near the Atlanta Walmart?

-B

[Hooch]

Most of us believe she's pulling our chains. As soon as a picture pops up with here wearing a backpack on Springer, I'll get my 10 bucks ready for the mail.I have to admit that I fall into that category as well. I'll believe it when I see a pic of her with a pack on her back at Springer and signing the register.

[Lone Wolf]

Springer and signing the register.

lots of people don't know where the register is on Springer

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Dino is going to give GA girl the benefit of a doubt... I just hope she can avoid the puddles of drool from all of the 'dogs' on the trail :D
:::: Dino runs for cover :::

[Hooch]

lots of people don't know where the register is on SpringerPersonally, if I were beginning a thru I'd make it a point to know, or at least find out, where the register is and sign it. But that's just me.

[john gault]

Come on, how could she not? She's been a member here for more than 2 years and doesn't understand what a thru-hike is? Admittedly, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but nor am I the dullest.
Actually, judging from past posts no one really knows what a "thru-hike" is.

[Cuffs]

Personally, if I were beginning a thru I'd make it a point to know, or at least find out, where the register is and sign it. But that's just me.

She cant even find Springer, you think she'll find the register?!?!?:eek:

[Hooch]

She cant even find Springer, you think she'll find the register?!?!?:eek:My point exactly. :banana

[envirodiver]

Admittedly, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but nor am I the dullest.

Or as I tell my kids "I might have been born at night, but it wasn't last night".

If it's for real then the best of luck to the lady.

[minnesotasmith]

Come on, how could she not? She's been a member here for more than 2 years and doesn't understand what a thru-hike is?

She has exactly TWO WB posts not on this thread, albeit as far back as Oct. 2005. Not exactly an active participant in the Trail culture, going by her active interest in WB...

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

She has exactly TWO WB posts not on this thread, albeit as far back as Oct. 2005. Not exactly an active participant in the Trail culture, going by her active interest in WB...But nether was GatorGump of 2007 -- and he made it. Many people who started with little trail knowledge have made the hike. It isn't like it a real wilderness hike - there is tons of support (hostels, shuttlers, trail magic) and resupply points. Roads pretty much everywhere. The AT isn't all that hard a trail. Just ask LW :D

[Lone Wolf]

yup. pretty dang easy to do

[Dances with Mice]

But nether was GatorGump of 2007 -- and he made it. Many people who started with little trail knowledge have made the hike. It isn't like it a real wilderness hike - there is tons of support (hostels, shuttlers, trail magic) and resupply points. Roads pretty much everywhere. The AT isn't all that hard a trail. Just ask LW :DFrolick, the point wasn't whether she could do a thru or not, it was if she knew what one was.

[minnesotasmith]

Frolick, the point wasn't whether she could do a thru or not, it was if she knew what one was.

Has anyone actually spotted this hiker on the Trail?

[bfitz]

Personally, if I were beginning a thru I'd make it a point to know, or at least find out, where the register is and sign it. But that's just me.I knew nothing about registers and never saw the one at springer. My second time up springer I made a point to sign it, ya know, since I was mocked for not finding it the previous time. BTW GA girl, it's hidden in a niche inside the rock near the placque at the top of Springer. Many of the people posting here don't hike anyway so don't pay them any attention. Wait til spring, though if you're seriously gonna thru-hike, because you'll freeze out there, and you'll miss all the fun springtime shenanigans.

[briarpatch]

I knew nothing about registers and never saw the one at springer. My second time up springer I made a point to sign it, ya know, since I was mocked for not finding it the previous time. BTW GA girl, it's hidden in a niche inside the rock near the placque at the top of Springer. Many of the people posting here don't hike anyway so don't pay them any attention. Wait til spring, though if you're seriously gonna thru-hike, because you'll freeze out there, and you'll miss all the fun springtime shenanigans.

Uh oh, Dude found the register. We'll have to find another place to hide it :D . OK, I'm kidding - and its under the rock with the trail map plaque, not the hiker plaque.

Seriously, I liked the old mailbox but I have to wonder if the Caretaker would occasionally find outgoing mail that hikers had left.

[Bootstrap]

i have ten bucks that says we will see an increase in thru-hikers(male gender)that just decided to thru-hike after seeing this thread?!

Huh?

What about this thread made you suspect that she's a Babe or available or likely to be interested in you? Do you find women more attractive if they have difficulty with directions and start hiking at more challenging times of year?

Jonathan

[Lone Wolf]

What about this thread made you suspect that she's a Babe

i've seen her website :cool:

[max patch]

i've seen her website :cool:

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[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Actually, her website no longer contains the content that had us deleting it earlier. Knock yourselves out, fellows :rolleyes:

[Roland]

i've seen her website :cool:

The preview video, or the members only section? :D

[Programbo]

Actually, judging from past posts no one really knows what a "thru-hike" is.

I hiked "thru" the snow once :p

[Caveman of Ohio]

http://www.georgiagirllive.com/main.html