Comments, opinions, experiences related to the Approach Trail

I haven't found one yet, but would like to find one. I know how to buy paper quadrangle topo maps; that's not my question.

the first mile to the top of the falls is steep...I did that part SOBO..

I haven't found one yet, but would like to find one. I know how to buy paper quadrangle topo maps; that's not my question.

Try this:
http://www.n2backpacking.com/destinations/georgia/ATGA/ATGA0%204_94D.htm

It's basically up with a bit of downhill on the north side of Frosty. Some ups are steeper than others.

the first mile to the top of the falls is steep...I did that part SOBO..
Yes, it is. I did it downhill in the misty dark the weekend before Thanksgiving last year. Had my headlamp pointing straight down trying to find the next step...

Yes, it is. I did it downhill in the misty dark the weekend before Thanksgiving last year. Had my headlamp pointing straight down trying to find the next step...
You'll find that you'll be able to see the trail better in foggy conditions holding your headlamp in your hand. It's the same thing as driving in the fog with your highbeams on, you can't see the road.

Sounds to me like you really want to know what his problem was... but were afraid to ask. :D I might have been too.

Seriously, we had some ferious winds in the southeast and they changed directions during the night. I about got blown off Big Frog Mtn in southern TN on the Benton MacKaye Trail last night but my approach was to pack up at first light to get off the mountain and out of the wind. You reckon he didn't know what to do in the wind... like trying to set up some second rate shelter in the wind instead of just hiking to a place that was out of the wind? I've seen some interesting things/people on the trails and you never know for sure what some folks have figured out.

Youngblood

Youngblood, I think you posted to the wrong thread. But I agree.
:datz

You'll find that you'll be able to see the trail better in foggy conditions holding your headlamp in your hand. It's the same thing as driving in the fog with your highbeams on, you can't see the road.
Much appreciated. I'll try that next time.

I haven't found one yet, but would like to find one. I know how to buy paper quadrangle topo maps; that's not my question.
Try http://www.topozone.com. Search "Amicalola Falls," Springer Mountain," "Frosty Mountain," and put GA in as the state. It'll hook you up nicely.

i nick named the approach trail the the departure trail.i parked my car at amicola falls,and was shuttled into north carolina to deep gap,less than a mile south of standing indian shelter,i hiked south from there to springer mt.i was offered a ride,from the parking lot near springer back to amicola falls,but opted to hike down the approach trail to amicola falls,so that was a departure trail for me.

:sun neo

Youngblood, I think you posted to the wrong thread. But I agree.
:datz

Yep... thanks I'll copy to where I meant to put it.

The first day on the trail, mixed emotions.