View Full Version : How long is the approach trail to Springer?
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Lone Wolf
08-29-2006, 10:41
It is 8.8 miles.
It is 8.8 miles.
Hey, LWolf. I heard that in a year or so, the approach will be part of the official trail. true? False? Wild internet rumor started by the N. Korean's?
Lone Wolf
08-29-2006, 10:56
Wild rumor started by democrats.
Wild rumor started by democrats.
LOL....according to the Republicans, those are the N Koreans!
Just Jeff
08-29-2006, 11:07
No - according to Republicans they're in cahootz with the terrorists! :p
Flash Hand
08-29-2006, 12:58
I thought sometimes that Amicalola Falls State Park should be a great starting (or ending) point of Appalachian Trail. It have all essential to give hikers comfort before starting the northbound hike. It have gift shop, restroom facility, supplies, etc.
Hope they will make this approach-appalachian trail into official Appalachian Trail.
Flash Hand :jump
sliderule
08-29-2006, 13:57
Depends entirely on your perspective. It's either 9 miles or 2200 miles.
Gray Blazer
08-29-2006, 14:01
Hey, LWolf. I heard that in a year or so, the approach will be part of the official trail. true? False? Wild internet rumor started by the N. Korean's?
It seems funny to me to start/end a trip on a mountaintop. I know Moses ended his trip on a mountaintop, but, he was taken up to Heaven By God. Are there any hikers who have ended their trip the same way?:rolleyes:
SGT Rock
08-29-2006, 14:04
The approach trail already WAS the AT. It ain't anymore. After 60 years why change it back?
Just Jeff
08-29-2006, 14:09
Are there any hikers who have ended their trip the same way?
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9052&page=3&highlight=%22remains+found%22+pct
Waterbuffalo
08-31-2006, 20:38
I really do hate that appraoch trail
Mountain Man
08-31-2006, 21:32
I really do hate that appraoch trail
Why? Whats wrong with it? :confused:
Why? Whats wrong with it? :confused:
oh, oh, pick me, I know, I know... You have to hike 2-3 hrs before you can "officially" start hiking. Wish they would have left it alone. Now I just hope they leave it alone. :D speedy
Mountain Man
08-31-2006, 21:59
oh, oh, pick me, I know, I know... You have to hike 2-3 hrs before you can "officially" start hiking. Wish they would have left it alone. Now I just hope they leave it alone. :D speedy
You're "hiking while on the Approach trail too", you just ain't on the "AT". :D I've spent a lot of time hiking on the AT over the years and love it. But I Love to hike the side trails too. Lots of trails out there that connect with the AT and some a lot less crowded.