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Boy Scout Troop 477

Boy Scout Troop 477. 2004 Outdoor Program Planning. Backpacking Trips. Ideas for Troop Outings!. Backpacking Trips. Bartram Trail Benton Mackaye Trail Appalachian Trail Georgia North Carolina Standing Indian Cohutta Wilderness.

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Boy Scout Troop 477

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  1. Boy Scout Troop 477 2004 Outdoor Program Planning

  2. Backpacking Trips Ideas for Troop Outings!

  3. Backpacking Trips Bartram Trail Benton Mackaye Trail Appalachian Trail Georgia North Carolina Standing Indian Cohutta Wilderness

  4. Bartram Trail is designated a National Recreation Trail and stretches from the Georgia-North Carolina border southwest over the summit of Rabun Bald(Georgia's second highest peak) turns south-southeast to the Chattooga River and then heads northeast paralleling the river to the GA 28 bridge. The trail approximates the route of 18th century naturalist and explorer William Bartram and is part of a much longer trail that is, in many places, unmarked and poorly maintained. In North Georgia the portion of the trail that winds through the Tallulah Ranger District is well maintained. About 37 miles long, this trail retraces a portion of the naturalist's path. Bartram actually traversed a significant portion of North Georgia from Savannah to Ellicott Rock. The trail begins at the North Carolina-Georgia border and passes over Rabun Bald, the second tallest peak in Georgia. Backpacking Trips Bartram Trail

  5. Backpacking Trips The trail may be viewed in sections, as most people do the Appalachian Trail. Just south of the North Carolina border the Bartram Trail crosses Hale Ridge Road. It continues generally southwest from here to just past Raven Knob. The route rises and falls until the base of Rabun Bald. Here, about 3 miles into the trail, the path begins to rise to the bald and is rocky. A structure at the top provides for great 360 degree views. Experienced hikers can go to Rabun Bald and return in a day. From the bald the trail falls, rising to one of the many mountains in Georgia named Flat Top, and repeats this familiar pattern. The tops offer good views, particularly Wilson Knob. After the trail turns south at Raven's Knob, a number of waterfalls are nearby, including a fifty foot drop on Martin's Creek and Becky Branch Falls, near Warwoman Dell. The path crosses Warwoman Road into the Dell. Bartram Trail : Rabun Bald Section

  6. BARTRAM TRAIL – RABUN BALD SECTION

  7. BARTRAM TRAIL – RABUN BALD SECTION

  8. Backpacking Trips Trail Section Length: Hale Ridge Road to Warwoman Dell 17.2 miles. Location: Rabun CountyFeatures: falls, scenic, stream, camping.This section includes a forest service road crossing which can be used to create a backpacking opportunity for less experienced backpackers. There is also an alternate northern trail head cutting off 2 miles. Bartram Trail: Rabun Bald Section Directions to Northern Trail Head: Take US 441 north from Clayton to Dillard. A mile north of Dillard, turn right onto Ga 246 towards Highlands, N.C. Continue on Ga 246 and Ga 106 for 7 miles and turn right on Bald Mountain Road. Continue for 2.1 miles then take Forest Service Road 7 (Hale Ridge Road) for 1.1 miles. Southern trail head access is at Warwoman Dell on Warwoman Dell Road.

  9. BARTRAM TRAIL – RABUN BALD SECTION

  10. BARTRAM TRAIL – RABUN BALD SECTION

  11. Bartram Trail – Rabun Bald Section This is Martin Creek Falls located on the Bartram Trail about 2.5 miles above Warwoman Dell in Rabun County Georgia. This is one of many waterfalls which are accessible to hikers in the area.

  12. Backpacking Trips Bartram Trail – Rabun Bald Section

  13. Backpacking Trips Bartram Trail – Chattooga Section

  14. This section of the Bartram Trail begins at Worwoman Dell. From Warwoman Rd. to Chattooga River Trail - 9.0 milesChattooga River Trail to Warwoman Ford - 3.5 milesWarwoman Ford to Highway 28 - 6.0 miles From Warwoman Dell, the path winds in a generally easterly direction. When it reaches Sandy Ford Road, the trail turns north along the Chattooga River for about three miles to its present point of completion on the south bank of the West Fork of the Chattooga River. The trail ranges from easy to moderate in difficulty. Backpacking Trips Bartram Trail – Chattooga Section

  15. Backpacking Trips

  16. SECTION 1: SPRINGER MOUNTAIN TO THREE FORKS. 5.8 miles. Easy. This section essentially traverses the pre-1977 corridor of the AT. It is well constructed and well blazed. Access roads are FS 42 and FS 58 (Noontootla Creek Road). Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  17. Section 1 Springer Mountain to Three Forks Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  18. SECTION 2: THREE FORKS TO GA 60. 11.4 miles. Moderate. This section is contiguous in part with the AT and entirely with the Duncan Ridge Trail. It is essentially an overnight hike. Highlights of this section are the dramatic Forest Service suspension bridge over the Toccoa River and the newly created wildlife opening where many animals and plants may be readily seen. Access roads are FS 58 and GA 60. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  19. Forest Service suspension bridge over the Toccoa River. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  20. SECTION 3: GA 60 TO SKEENAH GAP. 5.7 miles. Difficult. This section is the most strenuous part of the BMT. The view from the top, however, after the character-building climb up the south face of Wallhalah Mountain, is worth the effort. Note that at Rhodes Mountain the Duncan Ridge Trail turns east-northeast, while the Benton MacKaye Trail regains its own identity and proceeds westward. Access roads are GA 60 and Skeenah Gap Road. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  21. Backpacking Trips SECTION 4: SKEENAH GAP TO WILSCOT GAP. 5.3 miles. Moderate. An up-and-down hike through general forest area. This is a very nice day hike, especially in winter, with views of the adjacent ridges and pastoral valleys. Access roads are Skeenah Gap Road and GA 60 at Wilscot Gap. Benton Mackaye Trail

  22. SECTION 5: WILSCOT GAP TO SHALLOWFORD BRIDGE. 7.1 miles. Moderate. The most difficult part of this hike is the initial climb up Tipton Mountain. After this portion, the trail undulates over Brawley Mountain and Garland Mountain before descending to the beautiful Toccoa River. The climbs are challenging, and the beauty of the forest is rewarding. Access is by GA 60 and adjacent Forest Service roads, Dial Road and Aska Road. The number of access points allows for shorter hikes if desired. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  23. SECTION 6: SHALLOWFORD BRIDGE TO GA 5. 11.4 miles. Moderate. This section is a good overnight trek and provides many sites atop Rocky and/or Davenport mountains or Scroggin Knob to stop, rest, and enjoy the views. Fall Branch Falls is a highlight right at the start, and the view from Scroggin Knob near the end of the hike is also pleasurable. It is here, climbing Rocky Mountain, that the BMT begins to follow the western arm of the Blue Ridge. White square blazes designating the contiguous Rich Mountain Trail will also be seen here. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  24. SECTION 7: GA 5 TO BUSH HEAD GAP. 6.5 miles. Easy. First part of this section uses an easement on private property. Hikers will encounter superb spring wildflowers and a picturesque creek with picnic table. This section also contains the only shelter on the BMT. The remaining 2.5 miles are on Gilmer County roads to Bush Head Gap. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  25. SECTION 8: BUSH HEAD GAP TO DYER GAP. 12.6 miles. Moderate. A long day hike or a very pleasant overnight trip, this part of the BMT is located entirely along the Tennessee Valley Divide. This is general forest land and many activities of the multiuse forest, such as logging, will be seen here. Road access is by the Bush Head Gap Road and FS 64 south of Watson Gap at the northern end. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  26. SECTION 9: DYER GAP TO WATSON GAP. 4.5 miles. Easy. A very short segment of the BMT, this footpath traverses riverside forest timber management activity areas, and then climbs a mountain with views of the Cohutta Wilderness before returning to the trailhead. Road access is by FS 64 at Dyer Gap and the old GA 2 at Watson Gap. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  27. SECTION 10: WATSON GAP TO DOUBLE SPRING GAP. 8.5 miles. Moderate. This section along the high ridge is located primarily within the Cohutta Wilderness boundary. It is minimally blazed and semiprimitive in construction. The BMT is contiguous with the Hemptop Trail north of Dally Gap. The blazing changes once again, but the former Forest Service road provides an easily followed path. Road access is at Watson Gap. Double Spring Gap is at the Georgia/Tennessee state line in the middle of the wilderness. A trail here leads north. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  28. SECTION 11. DOUBLE SPRING GAP TO THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND. 11.2 miles. Strenuous. This newly opened section leads to the Ocoee River in Tennessee and lies primarily within the Big Frog Wilderness. Trail ascends Big Frog Mountain, a very steep climb, then descends on a network of old trails and Forest Service roads, along with the new trail, before reaching Thunder Rock Campground in the Cherokee National Forest and Ocoee #3 powerhouse on US 64. The 1996 Summer Olympic venue for whitewater events is just east on the Ocoee River. Backpacking Trips Benton Mackaye Trail

  29. Backpacking Trips

  30. Appalachian Trail In Georgia The GATC is a voluntary association of individuals who, because of their love of our wilderness areas, have assumed responsibility for maintenance of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.

  31. Appalachian Trail In Georgia The Trail in Georgia extends some eighty miles through the primitive areas of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Rising at times to elevations over 4400 feet, the Trail offers unlimited hiking adventure of exceptional challenge and variety.

  32. Appalachian Trail In Georgia The Trail has numerous sections with access by paved highway and Forest Service Roads allowing planning for a variety of different trips. Hikers might choose to trek North to South, or start in the South at Amicalola Falls State Park, on the Approach Trail.

  33. Appalachian Trail In Georgia Approach Trail:From Amicalola Falls State Park, the blue-blazed Approach Trail begins behind the visitor center. The trail goes 8.3 miles north to summit of Springer Mountain. Frosty Mountain is at mile 4.9 of Approach Trail, and Nimblewill Gap is at mile 6.1.

  34. Appalachian Trail In Georgia Miles: 75.4 Elevation range2,510 —4,461 feet Best time to hike April-May September-October • Areas of heavy use • Blood Mountain • Springer Mountain • The entire Georgia portion in March and April

  35. Appalachian Trail In Georgia Springer Mountain This plaque on Springer Mountain in Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest marks the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Springer Mountain sits at the southern end of the western Blue Ridge. Most thru-hikers begin their trek here in the spring and hike north to Maine.

  36. Appalachian Trail In Georgia Blood Mountain Shelter This stone shelter is perched on top of the highest peak on the Georgia section of the A.T.—Blood Mountain (4,461 feet). The mountain's name is said to derive from a battle between the Creek and Cherokee Indians. The fighting on the slopes of the mountain was said to have been so deadly that the mountain ran red with blood.

  37. Appalachian Trail In Georgia South to North – Section 1 AT Springer Mountain to Woody GapTrail Length:20.0 milesLocation:LumpkinUnionFannin CountyFeatures:AT, scenic, falls, camping.Type of trail:Point-to-point

  38. Appalachian Trail In Georgia South to North – Section 2 AT Woody Gap to Neels GapTrail Length:11.5 milesLocation:LumpkinUnion CountyFeatures:scenic, AT, camping.Type of trail:Point-to-point

  39. Appalachian Trail In Georgia South to North – Section 3 AT Neels Gap to Hogpen GapTrail Length:6.8 milesLocation:LumpkinUnion CountyFeatures:scenic, AT, camping.Type of trail:Point-to-point

  40. Appalachian Trail In Georgia South to North – Section 4 AT Hogpen Gap to Unicoi GapTrail Length:13.43 milesLocation:TownsWhiteHabershamRabun CountyFeatures:scenic, AT.Type of trail:Point-to-point

  41. Appalachian Trail In Georgia South to North – Section 5 AT Unicoi Gap to Dick’s Creek GapTrail Length:12.4 milesLocation:WhiteHabershamRabun CountyFeatures:scenic, AT.Type of trail:Point-to-point

  42. Appalachian Trail In Georgia South to North – Section 6 AT Dick’s Creek Gap to Bly GapTrail Length: 9.8 milesLocation:WhiteHabershamRabun CountyFeatures:scenic, AT.Type of trail:Point-to-point

  43. Appalachian Trail In Georgia If you've hiked the Georgia section of the A.T. you're eligible for a GA Thru-Hiker certificate and GA Thru-Hiker patch. Just answer the following questions to see if you qualify. • 1. Have you hiked the entire 78 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia since January 1, 1986? • 2. Would you like to receive a Georgia Appalachian Trail Club Thru-Hiker Certificate suitable for framing? If you answered "YES" to both questions, then you are eligible to receive a certificate at no charge.

  44. Appalachian Trail In North Carolina Appalachian Trail Hiking in North Carolina Total Miles: 88.1

  45. Appalachian Trail In North Carolina Fontana Dam to Wesser/Nantahala River Section miles: 29.4 Elevation range 1,725—5,062 feet Overview Once known as the most difficult section of the entire Trail, relocations have smoothed this section considerably, but it still features significant elevation gain and loss. Like much of the Trail in the deep South, you have a feeling of remoteness, and a sensation of being in deep forests, with stunning displays of wildflowers in spring, and rhododendrons, flame azalea, and mountain laurel in bloom in early summer.

  46. Appalachian Trail In North Carolina Wesser/Nantahala River to N.C./Georgia Border Section miles: 58.7 Elevation range 1,725—5,498 feet Best time to hike Mid-May through October Overview The section from the Nantahala River to the Georgia border features the best-graded trail at high elevations anywhere in the Deep South, with a couple of short exceptions. There are lots of views from natural openings and fire towers, some requiring short side trips.

  47. Appalachian Trail In North Carolina The Wesser/Nantahala River to N.C./Georgia Border Section of the Trail in North Carolina includes Standing Indian Mountain. Standing Indian Mountain from Deep Gap - (5 mi. the Deep Gap par the Clay County line (small sign) then turn left onto FS 71, which is(5 mi. moderate, mile gravel- road ending at Deep Gap. At the gap, the Appalrt) crosses through the parking area. Go East on the AT (you pass a wilderness registration booth - if you don't, you're not on the right trail!). The trail does a long, gentle climb of the mountain for 2.5 miles, passing a trail shelter side-trail on the way. When you reach the blue-blazed Lower Ridge Trail, turn right - you are near the summit. Follow this trail to the summit with it's nice Southwesterly views. Standing Indian is the highest mountain South of the Smoky Mtns. in this area (5500 ft.).

  48. The Cohutta Wilderness

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