Springer Mountain–Appalachian Approach Trail, 3 sights
3.7 mi · ▲ 1,445 ft · 1 hr 57 min
Springer Mountain–Appalachian Approach Trail, 3 sights is a 3.7-mile out-and-back near Three Forks, GA. The route reaches Springer Mountain. It climbs 1,445 ft, with sections as steep as 37% grade. It scores 91/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: genuinely wild.
Elevation
0 mi2,664 – 3,776 ft · steepest grade: 37%3.8 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Appalachian Trail 34.63777, -84.19503
Nearest town Three Forks, GA
Directions
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Springer Mountain–Appalachian Approach Trail, 3 sights
3.7 mi · ▲ 1,445 ft · 1 hr 57 min
Elevation 2,664–3,776 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Appalachian Trail · 34.63777, -84.19503
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:14 AM · sunset 7:58 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Appalachian Trail, heading SW.
- 0.9 miPass Springer Mountain.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian Approach Trail, heading S.
- 250 ftTurn left onto Springer - Bear Hare Connector, heading S.
- 0.9 miReach Springer Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.9 miTurn right onto Appalachian Approach Trail, heading NW.
- 250 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian Trail, heading N.
- 0.9 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 7:14 AMSunset 7:58 PM
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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