AT Unicoi Gap (GA) to Deep Gap (NC) - Member Hike

Hike Name: AT Unicoi Gap (GA) to Deep Gap (NC)
Country: United States
State: Georgia
Nearby Town: Hiawassee, Franklin
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: Deep Gap is off USFS 71 close to Standing Indian Campground NC
Unicoi Gap is between Helen and Hiawassee on hwy 75
Total Hike Distance: 32.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts: Unicoi Gao
Hike Ends: Deep Gap NC
Trails Used: AT
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams
Management: National Park Service
Contact Information: Chattahoochee National Forest
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: 2014 AT section hike 7/14.
Did side hike to the Cliffs near Muscrat Creek Shelter (beautiful view).
Ken/Amy on GA NC line on the AT
<b>The Cliffs</b><br> View from side hike near the Muscrat Creek Shelter. The view is facing GA and is much of what we had hiked from Unicoi Gap.
<b>Plumorchard Shelter</b><br> Shelter that we stayed in night 2 of AT hike with Whichway, Ranger Kurt and Twisted Ankle. Kilt and Camo left that night.
<b>Mountain Laurel Heart</b><br> After leaving Amy and hiking ahead I left her little messages on the trail. Made me feel slightly better for ditching her.
<b>Entering Chattahoochee National forest</b>
<b>Tray Mountain</b><br> View for near the top of Tray,
<b>the mouse in the car</b>

Hiker:

The Weasel


2,800 points

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  Date Rating Duration Hiker
AT Unicoi Gap (GA) to Deep Gap (NC) - July 8, 2014 Trip Report July 8, 2014 5 stars 3 days The Weasel

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