Georgia- Not to be missed?

[ShoelessWanderer]

So I'm planning a section hike through Georgia in the middle of October. I LOVE to blue blaze and stop and smell the roses (much to the annoyance of my group ). So...in Georgia, what should I definatly not miss? Any good points of interest? Also...favorite campsites or shelters?

[jesse]

Long falls. If you camp near 3 forks, you can go to the falls during camp time and not slow anybody down.

[ShoelessWanderer]

Long falls. If you camp near 3 forks, you can go to the falls during camp time and not slow anybody down.

hehe...They hike without me when I go on my weird little side excursions...that's why we all have a map But that is an awesome suggestion, thanks!

[Luddite]

Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain is GA. Theres a side trail to it somewhere.

[webyrd]

I agree with both the above, nice campsite on the side-trail to Long Creek Falls, also might want to plan to spend a little extra time on Blood and Tray Mountains and at the Walasi-yi center, right on the trail.

[max patch]

After Long Creek Falls (if heading NOBO) turn left (west) at the first fs road for a very short distance and check out Hickory Flatt Cemetary. Good place for a break.

[Luddite]

After Long Creek Falls (if heading NOBO) turn left (west) at the first fs road for a very short distance and check out Hickory Flatt Cemetary. Good place for a break.

Make sure you hold your breath.

[Sierra Echo]

Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain is GA. Theres a side trail to it somewhere.

Jacks Knob Trail

[Skidsteer]

Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain is GA. Theres a side trail to it somewhere.

Jacks Knob Trail

Yep. It peels off to the left in Chattahoochee Gap.

It crosses 180 so it's possible to hike up to Brasstown, scoot back down to the highway, and thumb a lift to Unicoi Gap.

[veteran]

After Long Creek Falls (if heading NOBO) turn left (west) at the first fs road for a very short distance and check out Hickory Flatt Cemetary. Good place for a break.

[Luddite]

I gotta remember to camp there. That looks scary.

How old are the graves? Thats nice somebody puts flowers on them

[springerfever]

Some date back into the 1800's. Lots of kinfolk still live around there and I believe they have get-togethers at the cemetery once a month or so. I've also seen hunters using the area for their homebase. I would guess they have relatives buried there.There is also an outbuilding which houses male/female restrooms but no place to get rid of trash. If you do visit, try to leave it cleaner than when you arrived. Would be a great place to get out of the weather if storming.

[ShoelessWanderer]

Ooh that's an awesome looking graveyard, will definatly have to go check it out.

[Dances with Mice]

Yep. It peels off to the left in Chattahoochee Gap.

It crosses 180 so it's possible to hike up to Brasstown, scoot back down to the highway, and thumb a lift to Unicoi Gap.

I think I'd rather thumb a ride up Brasstown Bald.

[Many Walks]

It's not a special view or historic place on the AT like you're probably looking for, but Suches is about 20 mi. in and 2 miles off the trail. Easy hitch both ways. The Two Wheel Only campground (close to the gas station and PO) has $7 tent camping with showers and they have a great restaurant. It's a motorcycle campground, but they are very hiker friendly.

[Sierra Echo]

I think I'd rather thumb a ride up Brasstown Bald.

There is a shuttle, but I'm not sure of its schedule.

[ShoelessWanderer]

Any recommendations on favorite campsites or shelters? It'd be for a group of 7-8 hikers.

[Egads]

Mountain Crossings at Neel's Gap

[Graywolf]

I missed this place on my section hike last year. I saw a sign on the trail that said "Camp, 100 yds, shed". Didnt realize it at the time that this was the cemetary.Until I asked about it here on WB after I came home. Going to check this place out next time..

Graywolf

[jtken]

can you have a campfire at mountain crossings?