Sun, Oct 27 2024 - Springer Mountain-Long Creek Falls Loop on the AT and BMT (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Greg Pharo Participants: Greg Pharo, LIM Verona (Laura M), Marion, Ann, Ralph Howard, Steve T, Clay Davies, Zee, Antoinette, Deb D, Andrey K, Debra W

Peak week for fall colors in North Georgia! We enjoyed a fun trek starting near Springer Mountain. Following a serpentine route, we hiked the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail for thirteen miles, taking in all of the best sites near the AT southern terminus. Owens Overlook had wonderful long range panoramic views awash in the deep reds and vivid yellows of the season. We gazed at the creeks surrounding Three Forks as we hiked through the green rhododendron tunnels on our way to Long Creek Falls. After eating lunch at the waterfall we looped back toward Springer Mountain.