FS RD 42 to Southern Terminus of AT - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | FS RD 42 to Southern Terminus of AT |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Nearby Town: | Ellijay, Ga |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Hwy 52 in Ellijay go East to Roy Rd, make a left and follow through one stop sign. Turn right at the second stop sign at Doublehead Gap rd follow for a couple miles to Forest svc rd 42 on the left, directly across from a Baptist Church. Follow FS 42 6.5 miles to a day use parking area on the left . Head south on the trail off the parking lot back across fs 42 approx 1 mile to the AT Terminus. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 2.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | FS 42 Parking area |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Springs |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area Georgia (770) 535-5700 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, High Clearance Vehicle Recommended |
| Hike Summary: | Nice short day hike , fairly steep on the way up and as you might guess fairly steeply downhill on the return. It is a Rocky but well maintained trail. after about 3/4 mile you will cross the Benton Mackaye Trail peeling off to the left. There is a Shelter with a a privy and a water source (spring) near the top. after about a mile you reach the top of Sringer Mountain at 3700 feet and the End/Beginning of the Appalachian Trail. There are two markers built into rocks at this point marking the spot and the view looking Southwest into the Etowah River Valley is spectacular. This also marks the end of the applalachian approach trail which begins 8.3 miles Southeast at Amacalola Falls. If you want a longer hike you can take on all or part of this beautiful trail. |
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