March 26 - Springer Mountain, Georgia

Post date: Apr 11, 2012 3:43:11 PM

On Monday just after 4:00pm, Terri, Torin, Paula (Trail Name: "GramCracker") (more about Paula later) and Rick (more about Rick later) were atop Springer Mountain and looking out over the Chattahoochee National Forest. After signing in atop Springer, they took their first steps along the white blaze trail and began their descent. I must say that I was taken back by the terrain and the nature of the "trail." Think of walkway with lovely grass fields on either side of a well maintained level surface... then dismiss that and go to the opposite end of the spectrum.

Given the late start, they hiked just a few hours before sunset. Terri and Torin pitched the tent for the first time at Stover Creek Shelter and settled in for the night.

2.8 miles complete/2,181.4 miles to go.