dmperkins74
02-04-2012, 15:08
Hey there all,
I'm a section hiker, on a 20 year plan doing small bits at a time (check out my map here: www.gdbdp.com/at (http://www.gdbdp.com/at)). I'm looking to cross the 25% mark this year. Was thinking of celebrating by doing a few days from Springer Mtn. Haven't gotten my Georgia Maps / Book yet, so figured I'd post a question or two here. So here goes:
The ATC website's map shows a road crossing at USFS 42 just north of Springer. How rough is that road? And does it ever close? Was thinking of parking at a trailhead somewhere north on the trail and getting a shuttle to drop me at USFS 42, hike up to top of Springer, then back down and continue North to my car.
Also, when's a good time to do springer? Is it better in the Spring or Fall? Pretty sure I wouldn't want to be down that far south in the Summer.
Any input appreciated,
Thanks,
dp
I'm a section hiker, on a 20 year plan doing small bits at a time (check out my map here: www.gdbdp.com/at (http://www.gdbdp.com/at)). I'm looking to cross the 25% mark this year. Was thinking of celebrating by doing a few days from Springer Mtn. Haven't gotten my Georgia Maps / Book yet, so figured I'd post a question or two here. So here goes:
The ATC website's map shows a road crossing at USFS 42 just north of Springer. How rough is that road? And does it ever close? Was thinking of parking at a trailhead somewhere north on the trail and getting a shuttle to drop me at USFS 42, hike up to top of Springer, then back down and continue North to my car.
Also, when's a good time to do springer? Is it better in the Spring or Fall? Pretty sure I wouldn't want to be down that far south in the Summer.
Any input appreciated,
Thanks,
dp