Mt. Oglethorpe, about 20 miles south of Amicalola State Park was the original terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The terminus was relocated to Springer Mountain in the 50's due to logging and smelly chicken houses. Also the inauguration AMSP provided an accessible alternative. Until recently, access to the summit of Mt. Oglethorpe at the end of Monument road near Jasper was blocked by several gates and very ominous warnings. In the past month, the very generous owners of 107 acres around the summit have removed the gate and built two hiking paths on the property. There are plans to build 3 observation platforms, adding to one that is already there, restrooms and an open air classroom. It is wonderful to see this little bit of AT history saved from development and made available to the public.