Download the Georgia section of the ALDHA Companion from their web site. It has all the info you need on water, camp sites, resupply, mileage, etc. And it's free.
Awesome i think thats going tobe everything i need! thanks to everyone that helpedOriginally Posted by bigcranky
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anyone know if the folks at Walasi Yi give shuttles to Springer via USFS 42? My son and 3 friends need this type of shuttle Mar. 10. They plan to stop at Walasi Yi due to time constraints. Will the road be passable? What can you tell me so that I can help them?
Thanks.
Hope someone can help with this- my son and 3 friends are planning to do a section in Ga. starting Mar. 10. They want to go from Springer to Walasi Yi Center- leaving the car at the parking area near the center and getting a shuttle via USFS 42 to the trail. Who does that kind of shuttling? Thanks.
There are several. I've used Survivor Dave several times. Great guy.
http://atsurvivordave.com/
There are also several others listed here:
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site..._the_Trail.htm
Thanks for the info for shuttles to Springer via USFS 42!!! It is greatly appreciated. I have finished Ga.and am close to my 1000 mile mark for the AT.- the guys are just getting started! I want them to have a great expericence.
Here is the itinerary that I followed in early April 2004 for you to consider:
12 miles from The Lodge to Hickory Flatts Cemetary
12 miles to the summit of Ramrock Mountain
12 miles to Neels Gap (hostel at trail crossing and cabins 0.5 miles right)
18 miles to Blue Mtn. Shelter
18 miles to Dicks Creek Gap (lodging in Hiawassee)
14 miles to Deep Gap (NC), with an additional 4 miles down the Kimsey Creek Trail to Standing Indian Campground and car
The 3 consecutive 18-milers were surprisingly easy after the warm-up days. We did have good weather, although very cold and windy the first two days. Hikers were in good general shape, aged 35-45 at the time.
GA←↕→ME: 1973 to 2014
Kerosene-
How are the campsites on the GA section?
The Georgia campsites are all great. At least in my opinion.
Any idea of a map that is free for the GA campsites? I do not want to purchase the one from ATC for an arm and a leg.
I have a feeling that when I go in mid April shelters will be full.
Campsites are all pretty obvious and spread out basically every 7 to 10 miles. Don't really need a map for the Georgia section, other then for knowing when your at a road intersection for hiker towns.
And the trail will be so busy in march and April you shouldn't have a problem finding out when your coming up to a road to a hiker town.
Sorry, I should of been more clear. I know there are a lot based on the GA Club Google map. But, I need it for planning wise. I plan my mileage before every trip.
There's the Appalachian trail thru hikers guide , which is what most people use, on sale for 10 bucks at amazon.com
I'm sorry it's called appalachian trail thru hikers companion.
Killer if you promise not to leave any garbage and not to build a fire except in a well established fire ring I give you permission to camp anywhere you please. I have that power.
"some editing should be done in parentheses for clarity where spelling prevents reading."---matthewski
Definitely true, ya can camp pretty much anywhere along the trail in Georgia.
Yes, I understand that and I apprecitate the info, but that is not what I am looking for. Plus, I would not camp anywhere unless there was already a designated spot. I back in and back out. I have a 13 gallon garbage bag half filled at IR last year in seven days.
*pack in and pack out.
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