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The Appalachian Trail, completed in 1937:
• Is a unit of the National Park Service. • Is the nation’s longest marked footpath, at approximately 2,178 miles. • Is the first national scenic trail, designated in 1968. • Crosses six national parks. • Traverses eight national forests. • Touches 14 states. Houses more than 2,000 occurrences of rare, threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant and animal species. • Crosses numerous state and local forests and parks. • Is maintained by 30 trail clubs and multiple partnerships. The above information provided by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy www. appalachiantrail.org
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The Appalachian Trail in Georgia:
• Home to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain in Amicalola Falls State Park • Is 75 miles long • Has a difficulty rating of 6 (on a 10 point scale where 1 is flat and 10 requires the use of hands, offers precarious footing, and is not recommended for those with a fear of heights) • Has elevations ranging from 2,510 to 4,461 feet • Is best hiked in April to May or September to October when crowds and weather have cooled off • Is sponsored by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, www. georgia-atclub.org www.mountainlakeguide.com | Holiday 2021
