I’m in a Facebook AT group, and the post was asking who was hiking with their dog. Out of 44 comments, six were starting at Amicalola with their pooch.
While I love dogs, I can imagine the logistics of hiking with a dog. Plus, aren’t there sections of the trail where dogs aren’t allowed? And, are all motels and hostels dog welcoming? And you have to carry dog food which adds more weight...or I guessing owners will have the dogs carry their own food.
I just hope...these owners are diligent about burying their dogs crap.