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March 16, 2004

Appalachian Tr. Unicoi Gap, GA

Distance
9.0 mi

The Appalachian Trail - Unicoi Gap to Chattahoochee Gap March 16, 2004

HIKERS - John Bellamy, Dave Haslett, John Hires, Jack Jacobi, Dan Knight, Hayward Marshall, Wayne Miller, John Mooneyham, Bob Presley, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, Jack Slaton.TRAIL INFO. - Our hike today was on the Appalachian Trail starting at Unicoi Gap, GA. We hiked southward to Chattahoochee Gap.

Directions: Take Hwy. 75 N. out of Helen for approximately 9 mi.. look for the Appalachian Trail crossing signs.

Fauna identified: Salamander, Pileated Woodpecker, White Breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Dark-eyed Junco, Tufted Titmouse.

Another beautiful hiking day! Partly Cloudy to cloudy with temps. in the 50's F. Total hike 9+ miles.

Hikers (12)

  • John Bellamy
  • Dave Haslett
  • John Hires
  • Jack Jacobi
  • Dan Knight
  • Hayward Marshall
  • Wayne Miller
  • John Mooneyham
  • Bob Presley
  • Dan Ross
  • Doug Russell
  • Jack Slaton

Photos (10)

  • The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club marker at Unicoi Gap.
  • Working our way up the rocky path on Blue Mtn.
  • Some very nice mountain views.
  • The worn-out sign at Chattahoochee Gap.
  • We visit the spring reported to be the official headwaters of the Chattahoochee. The only place that you can actually "straddle the river"!
  • Great habitat for salamanders!
  • Lunchtime at Chattahoochee Gap!
  • A woodpecker's delight!
  • Cloudy but still some nice views!
  • The OFHC gang for today! (l-r) Wayne Miller, Dave Haslett, John Hires, Hayward Marshall, Dan Knight, Jack Jacobi, John Bellamy, Jack Slaton, Doug Russell, John Mooneyham, Bob Presley and Dan Ross.