The Appalachian Trail is a continuous marked footpath that goes from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katahdin in Maine, a distance of about 2160 miles. The Trail begins in Georgia at Springer Mountain and leaves the Peach State 79 miles later at Bly Gap. The rugged and frequently rocky terrain reaches a height of more than 4400 feet and never dips below 2500 feet. You can reach Springer Mountain from Ellijay going up Big Creek road to Double Head Gap, from Georgia Highway 60 down Double Head Gap, or come from Blue Ridge across Aska Road to Newport and then Double Head Gap. All drives are beautiful this time of year by themselves. These are a few of the photos I took this week along the ride to the start of the drive up the mountain off Double Head Gap. Remember getting there is half the fun. The photo of the road is at the turn off of Double Head Gap. From Double Head it's 6.5 miles up to Springer. Keep your eyes open for the beauty all around you no matter which road you take.
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