Approach trail is beautiful. If you're gonna hike the AT, why NOT do the approach trail?
Later, you'll be glad you did, unless you plan to come back multiple times.
A few years ago, did 3 weeks on trail from Amicalola to Hot Springs. Left Cleveland on earliest flight, got shuttled to Amicalola Falls SP and hit the trail about 12:30 PM. Was able to get to Springer and the nearby shelter area before dark. You should be OK.
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I don't remember precisely what time I hit the trail in April last year, but late enough that we drove from Atlanta and stopped at CVS and REI, then hit up the lodge for lunch. Started at the road crossing by the lodge and made it past Springer and a couple of miles onto the BMT well before dark.
Thanks everyone! I AM going to do the approach trail. I don't plan on doing much shelter sleeping. I have a tent. I was referring to the shelters earlier because there are "established" campsites at the shelters for me to pitch my tent. Thanks to everyone for reading my post and taking the time to weigh in with your opinions. It's made my decision sooooo much easier!!!
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