Springer Mountain

One of my favorite places. Happens to be in my state. I wish we lived a little closer, but maybe it wouldn't be as special to me then.
Here's some info about it:

Springer Mountain is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Fannin County, Ga.


It is now the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail.
The trail extends between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately 2,100 miles long.

In 1958, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail was moved from Mount Oglethorpe, the southernmost peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Over-development caused the move.

The most popular approach trail to Springer Mountain starts at the visitor's center of Amicalola Falls State Park, an 829-acre Georgia state park located between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville, Ga. The park's name is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters."

The approach trail to Springer is 8.3 miles. There is also another trail, leading from a parking lot on a forest service road, that is only 1.8 mile (2.89 km) round trip (.9 miles one way). At the peak of Springer Mountain is a bronze plaque with the Appalachian Trail logo, a register for hikers to sign, and a benchmark. An open-front trail shelter is provided for hikers.

Photo credit: Olin Batchelor