Where is the first trail register on the appalachian trail

[punkin pie]

Staring on Springer Mountain, where is the first trail register?

[Northern Lights]

There is one on Springer, I didn't know it was there so I never did sign it. Then one at pretty much every shelter if it hasn't been used to start a fire.

[max patch]

Its right at the start. There is a large rock which has the plaque on it. There is a box built into the side of that rock. The register is in that box. Picture:

http://georgiatomaine2012.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/springer-mountain2.png

[Firefighter503]

There is also a register at Amicalola Falls State Park visitor center (in case you didn't realize that).

[RED-DOG]

shouldn't count the one at Amicola Falls State Park since it's not part of the AT. The first register is at Springer MT.

[Firefighter503]

shouldn't count the one at Amicola Falls State Park since it's not part of the AT. The first register is at Springer MT.

Right, but you can register with them for a 'thru hiker number' that you can compare at HF and BSP if you are interested in that sort of thing.

[Lone Wolf]

Staring on Springer Mountain, where is the first trail register?

springer mtn. shelter. the one in the rock is still on the blue-blaze trail

[RED-DOG]

People should sign the register at AFSP and at BSP because thats how the ATC calculates how many people hiked the trail that year.

[kentucky android]

Is it reguired of a thru hiker to sign these registries? What registrations are required if any of a thru hiker NOBO?

[Sly]

Is it reguired of a thru hiker to sign these registries? What registrations are required if any of a thru hiker NOBO?

The only required registration is the GSMNP and SNP