WhiteBlaze Pages 2018

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1 WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook Rick Attroll Towle One Blaze at a Time Appalachian WhiteBlaze.net Trail Copyright 2018 Rick Towle. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. The diamond and the WhiteBlaze logo are copyrighted and trademarked to WhiteBlaze. All rights reserved. WhiteBlaze is not liable for any accidents or injuries to persons using this data. WhiteBlaze Pages attroll@whiteblazepages.com web site

2 WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Icons Descriptions eeeee See notes and establishments listed below this entry. w Source of drinking water. Water is always listed first W Seasonal water source, not always reliable (unreliable) + Intersection, junction, side trail, connecting trail or adjoining trail. X Footbridge or any other bridge Y Power line or electrical wires E Possibilities for hammocks available. In some cases you may have to expand up to 100 feet beyond the area to find trees but you can hang. Availability of hanging also depends on the growth of the underbrush. When using a hammock, please use LNT procedures. t (x) Tent sites, may sometimes be listed with (capacity) or tent platforms s (x) AT Shelter and (capacity) p Privy J Bear cables or bear box available for food bags y []\ Cell phone signal strength, based on a nice clear day. $ Overnight/caretaker fee. On town maps it represents a bank. Z Summit or crest < > Direction and miles to next shelter South or North. This does not include the mileage distance the shelter is off the trail. v Views, overlooks or photo opportunities O Lookout, fire tower or observation tower u Water falls Q Attractions, important or historical features, other photo opportunities k (x) Parking. Vehicle capacity, and fee inside parenthesis. If there is a fee there will be a "$". Coordinates should get you within eyesight of parking area. Always check ahead for parking safety. z Swimming possibilities! Road, gravel road, logging road, woods road, or any other road T Railroad crossing, tracks N Picnic Table or picnic area D Trash can usually available K Boating or boats available for use M Post Office h Hostel H Lodging. Do not deoend on the prices to include AT Passport location. Get your book stamp here. ( When icon is on maps, it referres to the Appalachian Trail. % No Pets j Work For Stay (WFS) F Fuel for stove l Laundry c Computer available for use I WiFi available S Shower available to use with out stay? Slackpacking may be available b Shuttle, Bus or Taxi m Mail drop location a ATM G Long term resupply g Short term resupply r Anywhere that serves food for a fee P Pay phone or public phone o Outfitter q Hardware store R Public Restroom x Pharmacy f First Aid, doctor, hospital or urgent care V Vet or Kennel B Barber i Information Area L Purchase or serves alcohol n Movie Theater U Not categorized A Airport or airfield C Bus or bus station _ Train or train station - 8 -

3 Georgia Features Description GPS WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo GA Elev SoBo Springer Mountain, rock overlook at summit. AT bronze plaque located here N , 0.0 +ZQ and register located in rock. Blue blaze trail is the Approach Trail from Amicalola W Falls. Don t forget your starting photo and to sign the register (0.2E) Springer Mountain Shelter, water (spring) 80 yards on a blue blazed W+t(18) trail in front of the shelter but is known to go dry, tenting, privy, 2 bear boxes. N , 0.2 s(12) Benton MacKaye Trail (southern terminus) is located 50 yards north on the AT. W EpJ(2) <>2.6>7.9>15.5 N , 1.0!k(25) Cross USFS 42, Big Stamp Gap. Information board. Parking fee W Junction with Benton MacKaye Trail w Cross Davis Creek and small tributary Rich Mountain ridge crest. Benton MacKaye trail junction east w Cross Stover Creek w+t(3) s(16) EpJ (0.1E) Stover Creek Shelter, water behind shelter is often dry but good water can be found where trail crosses Stover Creek 100 yards north of shelter, tent pads, privy, bear cables. <2.6<>5.3>12.9> w Cross Stover Creek w Cross Stover Creek Junction with Benton MacKaye to the east, Duncan Ridge Trail to west wte! k(5-6) 5.2 w+u!n 6.2 k(6-8) 7.4 wt(30) Cross USFS 58, Three Forks. Stover Creek, Chester Creek, and Long Creek all converge here. Parking. Trail junctions to Long Creek Falls, Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge Trails. BMT is marked with white diamonds, Duncan Ridge is marked with blue blazes to the west, Long Creek is also blue blazed. Cross USFS 251, Hickory Flats, picnic pavilion, Hickory Flats cemetery is located (0.1) west N , W E Ridgecrest below Hawk Mountain, campsite, tent pads w Cross Stream, skirts the side of Hawk Mountain w+t (0.2W) Hawk Mountain Shelter, water is located 400 yards on a blue blazed N , 8.1 s(12) trail behind the shelter, tent pads, privy, bear cables W EpJ <7.9<5.3<>7.6>19.4>20.6 N , 8.6!k(8) Cross USFS 42/69, Hightower Gap, parking W N , 10.5!k(6-8) Cross Horse Gap. USFS 42 is visible to the west W Z Sassafras Mountain, summit N , 12.2!k(6) Cross USFS 42/80, Cooper Gap, parking W Z Justus Mountain, summit Brookshire Gap ! Cross logging road w Cross Justus Creek

4 Georgia WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo wt Trail to the west to tent pads. Water source is Justus Creek w Cross Small stream w Cross Blackwell Creek w+t(6) (0.1W) Gooch Mountain Shelter, water (spring) is located 100 yards behind the N , 15.7 s(14) shelter, tent pads, privy, bear box W EpJ 15.5<12.9<7.6<>11.8>13.0> w Spring along Trail w!k Cross USFS 42. Gooch Gap, Water is located north 100 yards north and east 200 N , yards on a blue blazed trail. W w Marked trail to water 230 yards east on old road ! Cross abandon road Liss Gap Jacks Gap v Follow crest of Ramrock Mountain, rock outcropping, views to south Tritt Gap w!dr Cross GA. 60, Woody Gap, picnic area, water (spring) is located (0.1) west of the 20.5 Nk(40) AT on northern side of the gap. eeeee Fl Ibm Suches, GA (2.0W) lsbm hht li Hhtr g U b b N , W (6.0E) Barefoot Hills (previously Hiker Hostel) reservations@barefoothills.com (www. barefoothills.com/) AT Passport location. Open year round. $42+ Bunks. $100+ Private room for two. $130+ Private Cabin for two. Stay includes breakfast, bed linens, towel and shower. Canister fuel and limited gear, FOR REGISTERED HOTEL GUESTS ONLY. Mail drops: (USPS) PO Box 802 or (FedEx/UPS) 7693 Hwy 19N, Dahlonega, GA Deals/Specials: (Feb 1-Apr 30): $210 pickup from Atlanta North Springs MARTA Station with overnight stay in bunk, breakfast, and shuttle to Amicalola or Springer. Upgraded rooms available. Feb 1 thru Apr 30: 5pm free daily pickup at Woody Gap FOR REGISTERED HOTEL GUESTS ONLY. Wolfpen Gap Country Store Store: M Th 8am 8pm, F 8am-9pm, Sa 9am 9pm, Su 9am 7pm. Coleman by the ounce & canisters. Full menu, with hamburgers, chicken, philly cheese steaks, etc served Thursday - Sunday. Hostel: AT Passport location. Bunks $20. Laundry $5 per load. Non guest shower $5. Free pickup for overnight guests at Woody or Gooch Gap. Accepts all major credit cards. Shuttles for a fee to all Georgia Trail heads. Also a designated Post Office. Mail drops: 41 Wolf Pen Gap Rd, Suches, GA (0.7 west of Post Office) High Valley Resort ( Open Apr- Oct. Camping $15PP, bunkhouse $55PP. Includes access to bathhouse, showers and lodge with satellite TV. Cabins $125 and up, some sleep 4, some sleep up to 8. Wifi available. (7W) Wildcat Lodge and Campground Open year round. $15 bunkroom, $15 camping. Lodge room sleeps 8 $100, $25EAP. Camp store has Coleman and canister fuel. Diner serves Breakfast and lunch. Jim and Ruth Ann Miner Lives in town and are available if you need help. Wes Wisson , dwisson@windstream.net. Shuttles range from Gap to Gap only. Any other information call. Suches Hiker Shuttles , texting works best in the mountains. Murris Miller, ask for Murris. 24/7 emergency service. To and from any location in GA or Western NC, Dogs OK. Based out of Suches, GA v Rocky face of Big Cedar Mountain, Preaching Rock, rock outcrop just south of N , summit. W w Small spring to west in Augerhole Gap w Cross small stream on east slop of ridge Dan Gap w+k Miller Gap. Cross Dockery Lake Trail. Spring about 100 yards east on Dockery Lake Trail. Dockery Lake Trail leads (3.5) east top Dockery Lake Recreation area wt(4)e Lance Creek, tent pads are located 100 yards north on the creek Flat area known as Burnett Field Mountain W Water (spring) unreliable w+ts! Jarrard Gap, USFS, water (stream) is located (0.3) west. Jarrard Gap Trail (1.0) eeeee west to Lake Winfield Scott. tsr (1.0W) on the Jarrad Gap Trail (blue blazed) to Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area ( org/lake-winfield-scott-recreation-area-campgrounds-in-georgia) Tent sites for 5 persons and two vehicles $18, showers and bathrooms. Coordinates N , W v Reach shoulder of Gaddis Mountain

5 WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo Georgia Features Description GPS Bird Gap 27.5 (0.4W) Woods Hole Shelter, water (stream) on trail to shelter is unreliable in W+t dry months, privy, tenting, bear cables. s(7) EpJ 24.7<19.4<11.8<>1.2>10.3>15.1 Bird Gap, Freeman Trail just east bypasses Blood Mtn. and rejoins AT at Flatrock Gap 27.8 W+k Slaughter Creek Trail at Slaughter Creek Gap, water is unreliable. GA Elev SoBo N , W N , W t(8) Slaughter Creek campsite to the west, tent pads. Fires are not permitted s(8) pzv Blood Mountain, open rocky summit. Blood Mountain Shelter, is located south of summit, no water at shelter, privy, view. Fires are not permitted <3.0<1.2<>9.1>13.9>21.2 N , W v Trail follows steep rock slope with views Flatrock Gap. Water is located (0.2) west, unreliable. Trail to Byron Reece Memorial Trail leads west (1.0) to U.S. 19 and parking. W N , 30.1 W+k v Balance Rock to the east of Trail !k(8) eeeee Cross U.S. 19/129, Neel Gap. Walasi-Yi Center. N , W % Mountain Crossings ( GSlm AT Passport location. Open year round. Store hours change seasonally, closed Christmas. Full service outfitter. Store hours: M-Th 8am-5pm and F-Su 8:30am-6pm. Will do a gear shakedown for you, if you would like, just ask. Long term resupply Alcohol by the ounce. Hostel: Hostel is open year round. Absolutely NO PETS in hostel, leaving your animal outside while you stay in the hostel is NOT an option. No reservations. First come, first in. Bunkroom $18 includes shower with towel. free camping out back. Shower without stay $5, includes towel and soap. Laundry $5. Ask about shuttles. Outgoing shipping is available. Mail drops (USPS/UPS/FedEx) held for 2 weeks, $1 donation fee upon pickup, Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA H (0.3E) Blood Mountain Cabins No Pets. Cabin includes full kitchen and bath, satellite TV, holds 4 adults and 2 children. All linens, toiletries and paper products provided. Thru-hiker rate $72. Free laundry with stay. Free WiFi in the store. Country store on-site that offers Hunt Brothers Pizza and wings. Also sells sandwiches, ice cream, soft drinks, snacks and candy. bk Neels Gap AT Shuttle cell, home Devison Kuhlmann Based 7 miles from Neels Gap. (Holds up to three passengers). Secure parking available. $60 Neels Gap parking to Springer Mountain cash/visa/mc/amex/discover. $10 one way $20 round trip (1/2 hour stop) at Jim s Smokin Que ( Fantastic BBQ. $30 round trip (1/2 hour stop) Neels Gap to Blairsville (Ingles supermarket or other, suggestions available upon request). Beer, resupply, other delivery upon request

6 Georgia NoBo Features Description GPS Blairsville, GA (14W) All major services. HlI?b WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Elev SoBo Misty Mountain Inn & Cottages ( New owners in 2016, Craig Griffiths. B&B rooms without breakfast $108, additional $10 includes breakfast. 6 Cottages available in sizes range for 1 to 6 people, price range from $105 to $125. Full kitchen and bath. Laundsry, free WiFi. Shuttles: Free pickup and return from Neel Gap, Tesnatee and Hogpen Gap. Slackpacking included with multi night stay. Shuttle Services: Year round r Jim s Smokin Que (BBQ) (jimssmokinque.com) M-W closed, Th-Sa 11am-8pm, Sun closed. Mini golf available. of Blairsville Bikes and Hikes M-F 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun closed. Fuel and hiker food available Hiking essentials. b k The Further Shuttle Appalachian , ( 24/7 service year round. Based out of Blairsville, GA. Donald Ballard. Shuttles from Atlanta, GA to Davenport Gap, TN, will discuss anything further. Parking available at house for section hikers. Pets are welcome. Dahlonega, GA 30597(17E) All major services wt Bull Gap, water (spring) on blue blazed trail to the west downhill 200 yards Z Levelland Mountain, wooded summit v Crest of Levelland Mountain, open rocky area, view Swaim Gap w Pass west of Rock Spring Top, water (spring) is located to the west of the trail v Wolf Laurel Top, open rock face east of the trail offers views wte Baggs Creek Gap, not an obvious gap. Water (spring) is located down and overgrown road to the west, not an ATC approved camping spot Zv Cowrock Mountain, summit offers good views of the valley below ! 37.1 k(10-12) Cross GA. 348, Tesnatee Gap and Russell Scenic Highway. N , W v Rock cliff with views of Cowrock Mountain and gorge of Town Creek w+z Crest Wildcat Mountain. (1.2E) Whitley Gap Shelter, water (spring) located N , 37.8 t(3)s(7) (0.2) beyond shelter, privy, (0.1E) beyond shelter to tent sites, bear cables, view W Ep Jv 22.1<10.3<9.1<>4.8>12.1>20.2 wq Cross GA. 348, Hogpen Gap, water (spring) south side of road on a blue blazed N , 38.0 k(10-12) trail. AT plaque on rock. W eeeee Blairsville, GA (14.0W) All major services. See Notes at mile White Oak Stamp, ridge crest Z Poor Mountain, summit Wide Gap Z Sheep Rock Top, rocky summit wt(4) s(7) EpJ Blue blaze 190 yards east to Low Gap Shelter, water located 30 yards in front of shelter, tenting, privy, bear cables. 15.1<13.9<4.8<>7.3>15.4>22.8 N , W wt Poplar Stamp Gap, water (stream) is located several feet east down an old road bed Cold Springs Gap, pay no attention to the name you will not find a spring Chattahoochee Gap, Jack s Gap Trail west (2.4) to GA. 180 and parking. Water N , 47.6 w+k(7) (spring) is located 200 yards east on a steep blue blazed trail. W Red Clay Gap t Campsites to west of tail w+ Spring is located several yards to the west on a trail down a rocky slope w Flat area known as Rocky Knob. Water is about 150 yards west down rocky slope Henson Gap w Spring on west side trail. This is the water for Blue Mountain Shelter wt(4) Blue Mountain Shelter (no potable water) at shelter, water (spring) located N , 49.9 s(7) (0.1) south of shelter on AT, tenting, privy, bear cables W EpJ 21.2<12.1<7.3<>8.1>15.5> Z Blue Mountain, summit Q! 52.3 k(14) Cross GA. 75, Unicoi Gap, AT plaque placed in a rock on north side of road. eeeee Helen, GA (9.0E) See map of Helen, GA. M PO M F 9am 12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm, Sa 9am-12pm N , W

7 WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Georgia GA NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo HcI Best Western Motel Riverpark Inn Open year round. Rates between Mid-Mar thru end of Apr are $55 for single and $5 for each additional person, limit 4 people, includes breakfast buffet during festivals. Microwave, fridge, Computer available for use, free WiFi. Ride to and from trail weekdays only when staff is available. HlcI Helendorf River Inn ( Rates range from $45-$85, $10EAP depending on season. Weekend rates are higher. Pets $20. Includes continental breakfast. Laundry, free WiFi. Visa/MC/Disc accepted. H%I Super 8 Motel , Open year round. No Pets. Offers a hiker room with two bed for two people $55, EAP $5 with a maximum of 4 people, offer is good for M-Th, microwave, fridge. Indoor pool. Free WiFi. HI Econo Lodge Open year round. Weekday rates $68, weekend rates are higher, includes continental breakfast, microwave, fridge, free WiFi. Accepts only pets under 20 pounds with pet fee $20. HlcI Country Inn and Suites Open year round. Call for rates, stay includes hot breakfast, indoor pool and whirl pool, laundry, Computer available to use, free WiFi. G Betty s Country Store (IGA) (bettysinhelen.com) M-Th 7am-8pm, F-Sa 7am-9pm Su 7am-8pm. l Laundromat c White County Library M-F 9am-6pm, Sa-Su closed. Hiawassee, GA (12E) (see mile 69.0)

8 Georgia WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo 52.9 w Cross Stream Rocky Mountain Trail leads (0.1) west to USFS tzv Rocky Mountain, summit v Rock ledges with good views !k Cross USFS 283, Indian Grave Gap. Blue blaze trail leads (1.9) east to Andrews N , Cove Campground. W ! Cross USFS 79, Tray Mountain Road Cheese Factory Site, water (spring) is located 50 yards west. There is no cheese 56.0 wte factory here. There is nothing here now that would make you even think there was one located here. However in the 1800 s there was once one here. Now it is a good flat area for a picnic or camping v Rocky cliff with small overlook N , 56.7!k(6) Cross USFS 79/698, Tray Mountain Road, Tray Gap W Zv Tray Mountain, small rocky summit, views in all directions w+t(3) Blue blaze trail 150 yards to Tray Mountain Shelter, water (spring) located 250 N , 58.0 s(7) yards behind shelter, tenting, privy, bear cables W EpJ 20.2<15.4<8.1<>7.4>15.5> Wolfpen Gap w+ Steeltrap Gap, water (spring) is located 280 yards east down blue blaze trail West side of Young Lick Knob Cross Swag of the Blue Ridge wte Sassafras Gap, camp sites, water (spring) is located 150 yards downhill to the east wte Addis Gap, old fire road leads (0.5) east to campsite and water and eventually to USFS During Turkey hunting season the locals like to use this campsite!k because they can drive into it. Old fire road leads (8.0) east to GA Trail to Kelly Knob (0.2) west w+t(4) (0.3E) Deep Gap Shelter, water (spring) is located (0.1) south on the trail to the N , 65.4 s(12) shelter, tenting, privy, bear cables W EpJ 22.8<15.5<7.4<>8.1>15.4> tv Blue blaze trail east leads several yards to campsites and view, no water t McClure Gap Z Powell Mountain, summit Moreland Gap. An old overgrown roadbed leads west w Several streams in this area wn! Cross U.S. 76, Dicks Creek Gap, picnic area, water is located (0.5W). See Map 69.0 k(12) of Dicks Creek Gap. eeeee N , W

9 WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Georgia GA NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo (0.5W) TOP OF GEORGIA HIKING CENTER ( GlcI AT Passport location. o?bkm Street sign with arrow marks the easy half mile downhill road walk to TOG from gap (NoBo hikers head Open year-round 7-7. No alcohol or drugs. left, SoBo hikers head right). Pet friendly. Bunk and shower $30 and private 2 bed cabins $70. Both include free continental breakfast and use of full hostel kitchen with your stay. Separate suite for hikers with pets. Advance reservations available but not required. Laundry $5/load (we do it for you) with free hospital scrubs provided. Computer, free Wi-Fi. Pizza & snacks available. Full resupply. Discount outfitter on site specializes in thru-hiker gear. Free shuttles year-round to Hiawassee, Dicks Creek Gap and Unicoi Gap daily for overnight guests. TOG shuttles travel as far south as Atlanta Marta North Springs Station and north to Fontana for a fee. Offers slackpacking options (whole state of GA and up to NOC). Print your Smoky Mtn Permits here. Fun morning seminar 10 Keys for a Successful Thru-Hike. Pack shakedowns by proprietor, Triple Crowner and guide Bob Sir-Packs-Alot Gabrielsen. Parking available. Mail drops: ($2 fee) held for 21 days. ID required to pick up packages: 7675 US Hwy 76 E., Hiawassee GA HlcIbm Only small well behaved pets. B&B rooms $125 and up, breakfast included. Breakfast an addition- (5.0W) Henson Cove B&B ( al $8 per person. Free laundry, computer available for use, no downloads, free WiFi. Stay includes free ride to and from Dick s Creek Gap or Unicoi Gap and for resupplying in town. Shuttles and parking available for section hikers. Accepts Credit Cards. Mail drops for guest only: 1137 Car Miles Rd, Hiawassee, GA Hiawassee, GA (11.0W). See map of Hiawassee, GA. M PO M-F 8:30am-5pm, Sa 8:30am-12pm l cibmo H%Ib m Hiawassee Budget Inn ( AT Passport location. Open year round. $39.99 per person, limited to four per room, $5 for each additional person. $50 pet deposit. Rooms include cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves. Coin laundry. Computer available for use. Free Wifi. Free Shuttles for guests to and from Dick s Creek Gap and Unicoi Gap, leaves at 9 and 11 am for the months of March thru April. There is a fee for Non guest. Mail drops for guests: 193 S Main Street - Hiawassee, Georgia Three Eagles Outfitters, Satellite store in Franklin, the Satellite in Hiawassee is Mtn Crossings. Open from March to the first week of May. Hours are 8:15 am to 2 pm, 7 days during season. It is Located at the Budget Inn, jam packed with all a hiker could need Fuel by the ounce. Offers free bumps to our main store in Franklin, and if product is not there it can be brought next day if we are out of something you need. Mull s Inn No pets. Call for pricing, free WiFi. Shuttles by arrangement Mail drops for guests: 213 N Main St, Hiawassee, GA Holiday Inn Express ci m No pets. $79 and up, includes continental breakfast, laundry. Indoor pool and hot tub. Computer available for use, free WiFi. Accepts Credit Cards. Mail drops for guests: 300 Big Sky Drive, Hiawassee, GA HlcI Lake Chatugue Lodge ( Rates stating at $90 but can be more depending on month and higher on weekends, includes continental breakfast, laundry, computer available for use, free WiFi. of Mountain Roots Outfitters M-Sa 11am-5:30pm, Sun closed. Canister fuel, freeze dried meals, small gear items Grx Ingles ( Deli, bakery, salad bar. M-Su 7am-10pm. Pharmacy; M-F 9am-9pm, Sa-Su 9am-6pm. Gx Freds M-Sa 8am-9pm, Su 9am-8pm; Pharmacy M-F 9am-7pm, Sa 9am- 4pm, Su closed. r Bear Meadows Grill ( M - closed, Tu 11 am-8 pm, W 11 am-2:30 pm, Th-F 11 am-8:30 pm, Sa closed. r Georgia Mountain Restaurant Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. M-Su 6am- 7:30pm. r Rib Country BBQ M-Su 11am-8pm. r Daniels Steak House All you can eat lunch and dinner. M-Su 11am-8:30pm. r Big Al s Pizza They also deliver. M-Sa 11:30am-8pm, Su 12pm-7pm. f Chatuge Regional Hospital M-Su 24 hours. x The Medicine Shoppe M-F 9am-5pm, Sa-Su closed. l Wash Tub Coin Laundry V Hiawassee Animal Hospital ( M-F 8:30am- 5:30pm, Sa 8:30am-1pm, Su closed. U Goin Postal ( M-F 10am-5pm Sa-Su closed. FedEx and UPS shipping, also offer DHL and USPS services

10 NoBo Georgia/North Carolina Features Description GPS WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Elev SoBo 70.1 Wt Campsite east of trail, water Cowart Gap, tall pines v Good views from Buzzard Knob when the leaves are not on trees Bull Gap w+t(6) s(14) EpJ Plumarchard Gap. (0.2E) Plumarchard Gap Shelter, water located 200 yards west on AT beyond shelter, tenting, privy, bear cables. Caution the stump in front of the shelter has been home to copperhead snakes. Creek on trail to shelter and spring (0.1W) of AT. 23.6<15.5<8.1<>7.3>12.2>19.8 N , W As Knob, crosses high point below summit ! Blue Ridge Gap, cross dirt road USFS wt Campsite, water Rich Cove Gap v Small knob west of trail with good views State Line Georgia North Carolina State Line, register in tree Bly Gap, water (spring) is located east of the trail and 250 feet south of the gap wteq Gnarly twisted oak tree located here. Often photographed tree v Sharp Top, shirts the summit, vista v View of Shooting Creek Valley Sassafras Gap w Cross stream v Viewpoint to the west

11 WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 North Carolina NC NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo Blue blaze 100 feet east to Muskrat Creek Shelter, water (spring) is located 80.8 w+t N , behind shelter, tenting, privy s(8)ep W <15.4<7.3<>4.9>12.5> w+t Edge of White Oak Stamp, water (spring) is located to the east. Tent sites to west and east. Camp out of site of the trail to the west or east Chunky Gal Trail to the west (5.5) to U.S Water Oak Gap, small clearing v View w+! Cross USFS 71, Deep Gap, Kimsey Creek Trail leads (3.7W) to USFS Standing 84.8 k(8-10) Indian Campground. See notes at NOBO mile eeeee 85.7 wts(8) Ep Zv Blue blaze 250 feet east to Standing Indian Shelter, water (creek) located 70 yards downhill from shelter, tenting, privy. 20.3<12.2<4.9<>7.6>16.3>19.7 Lower Ridge Trail junction, east leads 600 feet to Standing Indian Mountain summit. West leads (4.2) to Standing Indian Campground. N , W N , W W+t Beech Gap, water (spring) is located 100 feet to the east but is unreliable. Beech Gap Trail leads (2.8) west to USFS 67 parking area Coleman Gap, dense rhododendron thicket N , k(3) Timber Ridge Trail leads (2.3) west to USFS 67 parking area W Blue blaze 100 feet east to Carter Gap Shelter, water (spring) is located wts(8) N , yards west on blue blaze trail, tenting, privy Ep W <12.5<7.6<>8.7>12.1> v North side of Ridgepole Mountain v Unmarked trail leads 25 feet east to Little Ridgepole vista of Pickens Nose wte Betty Creek Gap, water (spring) is located to the east N , 97.9!k(1-2) Cross USFS 83, Mooney Gap. Road closed mid-dec thru first of Apr W w Log steps, spring ! Bearpen Gap Two blue blazed trails intersect here. Bearpen Trail (2.6) west to USFS 67, gravel. The other blue blaze trail is the Albert Mountain bypass trail that reconnects with the AT at mile ZvO k(7) Albert Mountain summit, fire tower N , W Albert Mountain bypass trail leads west (0.8) to reconnect with the AT at mile 99.2 northbound Big Spring Gap w+t(5) (0.1W) Long Branch Shelter, water, tent sites, privy. N , s(16) W Ep 21.2<16.3<8.7<>3.4>10.9> w Cross stream Glassmine Gap, Long Branch Trail (2.0) west to USFS