The Ultimate Appalachian Trail State by State Guide Blog: Day 1: Georgia
Admit it. When you think of a hike through the north Georgia Mountains, the movie "Deliverance" is sitting in the back of your mind. But have no fear, I'm here to assure you that you don't have to be Burt Reynolds when you start your trek on the Appalachian Trail. We won't even talk about poor Ned Beatty. You MAY hear gun shots in the first 20 miles or so, but that's just the Army Ranger camp over the hill, not Jimbo and the boys. With that said, onward to our hike. The southern most state on the Appalachian Trail runs 78 miles from it's terminus at Springer Mountain to Bly Gap at the North Carolina border. The hiking in this section can be described as moderate, as we'll come across some decent ascents/descents, but it is also predominantly a walk in the woods with plenty of switchbacks on the hills. The highest point we'll come across along the way is on Blood Mountain, with it's stone built hiker shelter and views for days. Speakin
