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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 tax. @ AT Passport location. Get your book stamp here. (www.atpassport.com). 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 -
Georgia Features Description GPS WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo GA Elev SoBo Springer Mountain, rock overlook at summit. AT bronze plaque located here N 34 37.603, 0.0 +ZQ and register located in rock. Blue blaze trail is the Approach Trail from Amicalola 3782 2190.9 W 84 11.633 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 34 37.760, 0.2 s(12) 3730 2190.7 Benton MacKaye Trail (southern terminus) is located 50 yards north on the AT. W 84 11.565 EpJ(2) <>2.6>7.9>15.5 N 34 38.240, 1.0!k(25) Cross USFS 42, Big Stamp Gap. Information board. Parking fee. 3350 2189.9 W 84 11.709 1.3 + Junction with Benton MacKaye Trail. 3430 2189.6 1.6 w Cross Davis Creek and small tributary 3235 2189.3 1.9 + Rich Mountain ridge crest. Benton MacKaye trail junction east. 3303 2189.0 2.6 w Cross Stover Creek 2993 2188.3 2.8 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>24.7 2.9 w Cross Stover Creek 2188.0 3.8 w Cross Stover Creek 2660 2187.1 4.2 + Junction with Benton MacKaye to the east, Duncan Ridge Trail to west 2580 2186.7 4.3 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 - 9-2188.1 N 34 39.809, 2530 2186.6 W 84 11.037 2800 2185.7 3000 2184.7 E Ridgecrest below Hawk Mountain, campsite, tent pads. 3250 2183.5 8.0 w Cross Stream, skirts the side of Hawk Mountain 3191 2182.9 w+t (0.2W) Hawk Mountain Shelter, water is located 400 yards on a blue blazed N 34 39.965, 8.1 s(12) trail behind the shelter, tent pads, privy, bear cables. 3194 2182.8 W 84 08.183 EpJ <7.9<5.3<>7.6>19.4>20.6 N 34 39.818, 8.6!k(8) Cross USFS 42/69, Hightower Gap, parking. 2854 2182.3 W 84 07.786 N 34 39.344, 10.5!k(6-8) Cross Horse Gap. USFS 42 is visible to the west. 2673 2180.4 W 84 06.348 11.5 Z Sassafras Mountain, summit 3336 2179.4 N 34 39.183, 12.2!k(6) Cross USFS 42/80, Cooper Gap, parking 2800 2178.7 W 84 05.070 12.9 Z Justus Mountain, summit 3224 2178.0 13.1 Brookshire Gap 2936 2177.8 13.6! Cross logging road 3024 2177.3 14.2 w Cross Justus Creek 2564 2176.7
Georgia WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo 14.4 +wt Trail to the west to tent pads. Water source is Justus Creek 2626 2176.5 14.9 w Cross Small stream 2605 2176.0 15.3 w Cross Blackwell Creek 2601 2175.6 w+t(6) (0.1W) Gooch Mountain Shelter, water (spring) is located 100 yards behind the N 34 39.192, 15.7 s(14) shelter, tent pads, privy, bear box. 3000 2175.2 W 84 02.058 EpJ 15.5<12.9<7.6<>11.8>13.0>22.1 16.6 w Spring along Trail 2829 2174.3 16.9 w!k Cross USFS 42. Gooch Gap, Water is located north 100 yards north and east 200 N 34 39.126, 2821 2174.0 yards on a blue blazed trail. W 84 01.938 17.0 w Marked trail to water 230 yards east on old road. 2804 2173.9 17.9! Cross abandon road 2955 2173.0 18.2 Liss Gap 3032 2172.7 18.8 Jacks Gap 3045 2172.1 19.0 v Follow crest of Ramrock Mountain, rock outcropping, views to south. 3260 2171.9 19.5 Tritt Gap 3031 2171.4 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 hh @ Fl Ibm Suches, GA (2.0W) h @g lsbm hht li Hhtr g U b b N 34 40.659, 3198 2170.4 W 83 59.987 (6.0E) Barefoot Hills (previously Hiker Hostel) 770-312-7342. 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 30533. 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 706-747-2271. 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 30572. (0.7 west of Post Office) High Valley Resort 404-720-0087. (www.highvalleyresort.com) 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 706-973-0321. 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 706-747-5434. Lives in town and are available if you need help. Wes Wisson 706-747-2671, 706-781-4333. dwisson@windstream.net. Shuttles range from Gap to Gap only. Any other information call. Suches Hiker Shuttles 678-967-9510, 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. 21.5 v Rocky face of Big Cedar Mountain, Preaching Rock, rock outcrop just south of N 34 41.231, 3737 2169.4 summit. W 83 59.644 22.0 w Small spring to west in Augerhole Gap 3624 2168.9 22.7 w Cross small stream on east slop of ridge. 3310 2168.2 22.8 Dan Gap 3261 2168.1 23.4 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. 3050 2167.5 23.7 wt(4)e Lance Creek, tent pads are located 100 yards north on the creek. 2880 2167.2 25.6 Flat area known as Burnett Field Mountain 3480 2165.3 26.0 W Water (spring) unreliable 3330 2164.9 26.1 w+ts! Jarrard Gap, USFS, water (stream) is located (0.3) west. Jarrard Gap Trail (1.0) 3250 2164.8 eeeee west to Lake Winfield Scott. tsr (1.0W) on the Jarrad Gap Trail (blue blazed) to Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area (www.cfaia. org/lake-winfield-scott-recreation-area-campgrounds-in-georgia) Tent sites for 5 persons and two vehicles $18, showers and bathrooms. Coordinates N 34 44.420, W 83 53.520. 26.5 v Reach shoulder of Gaddis Mountain. 3536 2164.4-10 -
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 34 44.228, 3650 2163.4 W 83 57.300 N 34 44.239, 3790 2163.1 W 83 58.416 27.9 t(8) Slaughter Creek campsite to the west, tent pads. Fires are not permitted. 3800 2163.0 28.7 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. 20.6 <3.0<1.2<>9.1>13.9>21.2 N 34 44.399, 4461 2162.2 W 83 56.243 29.3 v Trail follows steep rock slope with views 4334 2161.6 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 83 55.256 N 34 44.576, 30.1 W+k 3487 2160.8 30.2 v Balance Rock to the east of Trail 3453 2160.7 31.1!k(8) eeeee Cross U.S. 19/129, Neel Gap. Walasi-Yi Center. N 34 44.437, 3125 2159.8 W 83 55.210 oh @ % Mountain Crossings 706-745-6095. (www.mountaincrossings.com) 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, 12471 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512. H (0.3E) Blood Mountain Cabins 706-745-9454. (www.bloodmountain.com) @%rl 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 720-318-4800-cell, 706-745-9432-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 (www.jimssmokinque.com), 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 - 11 -
Georgia NoBo Features Description GPS Blairsville, GA 30514 (14W) All major services. HlI?b WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Elev SoBo Misty Mountain Inn & Cottages 706-745-4786. (www.mistymountainproperties.com) 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) 706-835-7427 (jimssmokinque.com) M-W closed, Th-Sa 11am-8pm, Sun closed. Mini golf available. of Blairsville Bikes and Hikes 706-745-8141. M-F 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun closed. Fuel and hiker food available Hiking essentials. b k The Further Shuttle Appalachian 772-321-0905, 706-400-9105. (www.thefurthershuttleappalachian.com) 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. 32.2 wt Bull Gap, water (spring) on blue blazed trail to the west downhill 200 yards. 3644 2158.7 32.6 Z Levelland Mountain, wooded summit 3942 2158.3 32.8 v Crest of Levelland Mountain, open rocky area, view. 3668 2158.1 33.3 Swaim Gap 3450 2157.6 34.1 w Pass west of Rock Spring Top, water (spring) is located to the west of the trail. 3520 2156.8 34.8 v Wolf Laurel Top, open rock face east of the trail offers views. 3766 2156.1 35.3 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. 3591 2155.6 36.1 Zv Cowrock Mountain, summit offers good views of the valley below. 3842 2154.8! 37.1 k(10-12) Cross GA. 348, Tesnatee Gap and Russell Scenic Highway. N 34 43.576, 3138 2153.8 W 83 50.862 37.6 v Rock cliff with views of Cowrock Mountain and gorge of Town Creek. 3614 2153.3 w+z Crest Wildcat Mountain. (1.2E) Whitley Gap Shelter, water (spring) located N 34 42.743, 37.8 t(3)s(7) (0.2) beyond shelter, privy, (0.1E) beyond shelter to tent sites, bear cables, view. 3370 2153.1 W 83 50.064 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 34 43.554, 38.0 k(10-12) 3450 2152.9 trail. AT plaque on rock. W 83 50.393 eeeee Blairsville, GA 30514 (14.0W) All major services. See Notes at mile 31.1 38.9 White Oak Stamp, ridge crest. 3470 2152.0 40.0 Z Poor Mountain, summit. 3650 2150.9 40.6 Wide Gap. 3169 2150.3 41.8 Z Sheep Rock Top, rocky summit. 3600 2149.1 42.6 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 34 46.576, 3050 2148.3 W 83 49.470 44.0 wt Poplar Stamp Gap, water (stream) is located several feet east down an old road bed. 3330 2146.9 46.4 Cold Springs Gap, pay no attention to the name you will not find a spring. 3300 2144.5 Chattahoochee Gap, Jack s Gap Trail west (2.4) to GA. 180 and parking. Water N 34 50.872, 47.6 w+k(7) 3500 2143.3 (spring) is located 200 yards east on a steep blue blazed trail. W 83 47.924 48.3 + Red Clay Gap 3485 2142.6 49.0 t Campsites to west of tail. 3600 2141.9 49.2 w+ Spring is located several yards to the west on a trail down a rocky slope. 3500 2141.7 49.4 w Flat area known as Rocky Knob. Water is about 150 yards west down rocky slope. 3629 2141.5 49.5 Henson Gap 3580 2141.4 49.8 w Spring on west side trail. This is the water for Blue Mountain Shelter. 3890 2141.1 wt(4) Blue Mountain Shelter (no potable water) at shelter, water (spring) located N 34 49.033, 49.9 s(7) (0.1) south of shelter on AT, tenting, privy, bear cables. 3900 2141.0 W 83 46.004 EpJ 21.2<12.1<7.3<>8.1>15.5>23.6 50.8 Z Blue Mountain, summit 4025 2140.1 Q! 52.3 k(14) Cross GA. 75, Unicoi Gap, AT plaque placed in a rock on north side of road. eeeee Helen, GA 30545 (9.0E) See map of Helen, GA. M PO M F 9am 12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm, Sa 9am-12pm. 706-878-2422. N 34 48.107, 2949 2138.6 W 83 44.569-12 -
WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Georgia GA NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo HcI Best Western Motel Riverpark Inn 706-878-2111. 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 800-445-2271. (www.helendorf.com) 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 706-878-2191, 706-878-2191. 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 706-878-8000. 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 706-878-9000. 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) 706-878-2617. (bettysinhelen.com) M-Th 7am-8pm, F-Sa 7am-9pm Su 7am-8pm. l Laundromat 706-779-2066. c White County Library 706-878-2438. M-F 9am-6pm, Sa-Su closed. Hiawassee, GA 30546 (12E) (see mile 69.0) - 13 -
Georgia WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo 52.9 w Cross Stream 3504 2138.0 53.2 + Rocky Mountain Trail leads (0.1) west to USFS 283. 3702 2137.7 53.7 tzv Rocky Mountain, summit 4017 2137.2 53.9 v Rock ledges with good views. 3965 2137.0 55.0 +!k Cross USFS 283, Indian Grave Gap. Blue blaze trail leads (1.9) east to Andrews N 34 47.562, 3113 2135.9 Cove Campground. W 83 42.858 55.7! Cross USFS 79, Tray Mountain Road 3580 2135.2 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 3590 2134.9 good flat area for a picnic or camping. 56.5 v Rocky cliff with small overlook. 3853 2134.4 N 34 47.963, 56.7!k(6) Cross USFS 79/698, Tray Mountain Road, Tray Gap 3847 2134.2 W 83 41.460 57.5 Zv Tray Mountain, small rocky summit, views in all directions. 4430 2133.4 w+t(3) Blue blaze trail 150 yards to Tray Mountain Shelter, water (spring) located 250 N 34 48.238, 58.0 s(7) yards behind shelter, tenting, privy, bear cables. 4200 2132.9 W 83 40.614 EpJ 20.2<15.4<8.1<>7.4>15.5>22.8 59.2 Wolfpen Gap 3600 2131.7 59.8 w+ Steeltrap Gap, water (spring) is located 280 yards east down blue blaze trail. 3490 2131.1 60.3 West side of Young Lick Knob. 3800 2130.6 61.6 Cross Swag of the Blue Ridge 3400 2129.3 62.7 wte Sassafras Gap, camp sites, water (spring) is located 150 yards downhill to the east. 3500 2128.2 63.6 wte Addis Gap, old fire road leads (0.5) east to campsite and water and eventually to USFS 26-2. 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. 197. 3304 2127.3 64.6 + Trail to Kelly Knob (0.2) west 4276 2126.3 w+t(4) (0.3E) Deep Gap Shelter, water (spring) is located (0.1) south on the trail to the N 34 52.941, 65.4 s(12) shelter, tenting, privy, bear cables. 3550 2125.5 W 83 38.772 EpJ 22.8<15.5<7.4<>8.1>15.4>20.3 66.4 +tv Blue blaze trail east leads several yards to campsites and view, no water. 3827 2124.5 66.6 t McClure Gap 2121 2124.3 66.8 Z Powell Mountain, summit 3850 2124.1 67.8 Moreland Gap. An old overgrown roadbed leads west. 3050 2123.1 68.4 w Several streams in this area. 2650 2122.5 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 34 54.739, 2675 2121.9 W 83 37.131-14 -
WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Georgia GA NoBo Features Description GPS Elev SoBo ht @ (0.5W) TOP OF GEORGIA HIKING CENTER 706-982-3252 (www.topofgeorgiahikingcenter.org) 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 30546. HlcIbm Only small well behaved pets. B&B rooms $125 and up, breakfast included. Breakfast an addition- (5.0W) Henson Cove B&B 800-714-5542. (www.hensoncoveplace.com). 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 30546. Hiawassee, GA 30546 (11.0W). See map of Hiawassee, GA. M PO M-F 8:30am-5pm, Sa 8:30am-12pm. 706-896-4173. H @ l cibmo H%Ib m Hiawassee Budget Inn 706-896-4121. (www.hiawasseebudgetinn.com) 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. 30546 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 706-896-4195. No pets. Call for pricing, free WiFi. Shuttles by arrangement Mail drops for guests: 213 N Main St, Hiawassee, GA 30546. H @%l Holiday Inn Express 706-896-8884. 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 30546. HlcI Lake Chatugue Lodge 706-896-5253. (www.lakechatugelodge.com) 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 706-896-1873. M-Sa 11am-5:30pm, Sun closed. Canister fuel, freeze dried meals, small gear items Grx Ingles 706-896-8312. (www.ingles-markets.com) Deli, bakery, salad bar. M-Su 7am-10pm. Pharmacy; M-F 9am-9pm, Sa-Su 9am-6pm. Gx Freds 706-896-4302. M-Sa 8am-9pm, Su 9am-8pm; Pharmacy 706-896-1774. M-F 9am-7pm, Sa 9am- 4pm, Su closed. r Bear Meadows Grill 706-896-0520. (www.bearmeadowsgrill.net) 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 706-896-3430. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. M-Su 6am- 7:30pm. r Rib Country BBQ 706-970-3615. M-Su 11am-8pm. r Daniels Steak House 706-896-8008. All you can eat lunch and dinner. M-Su 11am-8:30pm. r Big Al s Pizza 706-896-1970. They also deliver. M-Sa 11:30am-8pm, Su 12pm-7pm. f Chatuge Regional Hospital 706-896-2222. M-Su 24 hours. x The Medicine Shoppe 706-896-4686. M-F 9am-5pm, Sa-Su closed. l Wash Tub Coin Laundry 706-896-4441. V Hiawassee Animal Hospital 706-896-4173. (www.hiawasseeanimalhospital.com) M-F 8:30am- 5:30pm, Sa 8:30am-1pm, Su closed. U Goin Postal 706-896-1844. (www.goinpostalhiawassee.com) M-F 10am-5pm Sa-Su closed. FedEx and UPS shipping, also offer DHL and USPS services. - 15 -
NoBo Georgia/North Carolina Features Description GPS WhiteBlaze Pages 2018 Elev SoBo 70.1 Wt Campsite east of trail, water. 3150 2120.8 70.8 Cowart Gap, tall pines. 2900 2120.1 71.9 v Good views from Buzzard Knob when the leaves are not on trees. 3675 2119.0 72.3 Bull Gap 3550 2118.6 73.5 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 34 56.762, 3050 2117.4 W 83 35.298 74.2 As Knob, crosses high point below summit. 3460 2116.7 74.8! Blue Ridge Gap, cross dirt road USFS 72. 3020 2116.1 75.8 wt Campsite, water 3500 2115.1 76.0 Rich Cove Gap 3390 2114.9 77.4 v Small knob west of trail with good views. 3695 2113.5 77.9 State Line Georgia North Carolina State Line, register in tree. 3825 2113.0 Bly Gap, water (spring) is located east of the trail and 250 feet south of the gap. 78.0 wteq Gnarly twisted oak tree located here. Often photographed tree. 3840 2112.9 78.7 v Sharp Top, shirts the summit, vista 4300 2112.2 79.1 v View of Shooting Creek Valley. 4521 2111.8 79.9 Sassafras Gap 4300 2111.0 80.5 w Cross stream 4549 2110.4 80.7 v Viewpoint to the west. 4627 2110.2-16 -
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 35 01.232, behind shelter, tenting, privy. 4600 2110.1 s(8)ep W 83 34.896 22.8<15.4<7.3<>4.9>12.5>21.2 81.6 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. 4620 2109.3 81.8 + Chunky Gal Trail to the west (5.5) to U.S. 64. 4700 2109.1 82.7 Water Oak Gap, small clearing. 4490 2108.2 83.7 v View. 4737 2107.2 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 105.5. eeeee 85.7 wts(8) Ep 87.2 +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 35 02.376, 4341 2106.1 W 83 33.150 N 35 02.520, 4760 2105.2 W 83 32.884 5498 2103.7 90.1 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. 4460 2100.8 91.9 Coleman Gap, dense rhododendron thicket. 4200 2099.0 N 35 1.323, 92.9 +k(3) Timber Ridge Trail leads (2.3) west to USFS 67 parking area. 4700 2098.0 W 83 30.218 Blue blaze 100 feet east to Carter Gap Shelter, water (spring) is located 200 93.3 wts(8) N 34 59.939, yards west on blue blaze trail, tenting, privy. 4540 2097.6 Ep W 83 29.648 19.8<12.5<7.6<>8.7>12.1>19.6 94.7 v North side of Ridgepole Mountain 4990 2096.2 95.0 +v Unmarked trail leads 25 feet east to Little Ridgepole vista of Pickens Nose. 4749 2095.9 97.0 wte Betty Creek Gap, water (spring) is located to the east. 4300 2093.9 N 35 02.129, 97.9!k(1-2) Cross USFS 83, Mooney Gap. Road closed mid-dec thru first of Apr. 4400 2093.0 W 83 28.211 98.2 w Log steps, spring 4500 2092.7 98.8! Bearpen Gap 4700 2092.1 99.2 + 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 100. 4790 2091.7 99.5 ZvO k(7) Albert Mountain summit, fire tower N 35 03.154, 5250 2091.4 W 83 28.651 99.7 Albert Mountain bypass trail leads west (0.8) to reconnect with the AT at mile 99.2 northbound. 5035 2091.2 100.1 Big Spring Gap. 4954 2090.8 w+t(5) (0.1W) Long Branch Shelter, water, tent sites, privy. N 35 04.198, 102.0 s(16) 4932 2088.9 W 83 29.889 Ep 21.2<16.3<8.7<>3.4>10.9>18.2 102.1 w Cross stream 4930 2088.8 102.9 + Glassmine Gap, Long Branch Trail (2.0) west to USFS 67 4130 2088.0-17 -