Springer, BMT and AT Loop - Fri, Feb 24 2023

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Springer, BMT and AT Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Springer Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Feb 24 2023  9:45 am >> Fri, Feb 24 2023 3:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 20 2023 8:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 23 2023 8:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This hike will be a combination of AT and BMT trails, 4 miles on the AT (white rectangular blaze) and 6 miles on the BMT (white diamond blaze). The hike will have approximately 3 miles of uphill climb mostly on the AT.

AT Trail
We will start at the Springer Mountain parking area off of Forest Service Rd. 42. The first mile will be uphill to the AT and BMT Southern Terminus.  We will go up and back the short spur to the top of Springer.  

BMT Trail
The next 6 miles are on the BMT, most of this is rolling downhill. We will stop at the Owens Overlook at the 1.3 mile mark.  We will crisscross the AT 3 times until we reach the Three Forks area at FS 58. We will stop for lunch here.

AT Trail
Back on the AT, this will be the toughest part of the hike, we will have 2+ miles of uphill before it flattens out towards the parking lot.

2000' elevation gain overall.

Required Items to Bring:

liquids, lunch, layers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Google map Springer Mountain Trailhead.

Drive up 52 towards Ellijay and take the directions to Springer Mountain Trailhead - this west side provides a smoother ride on forest service road 42 (although it takes a little longer).  Detailed directions will be sent to attendees.


Notes:
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Cost Includes:

Free.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.