I'd love to make this a series, but I need YOUR help! This video is meant for hikers on the AT who already know most of the basic info, but could use some more specifics about each section. Did you find this helpful? Is it clear enough that what isn't hard fact is my experience and meant to give you an idea of what to expect, not be exactly what will happen to you? Did the map at the end help? Thanks so much for your feedback!!!
Maddie, This was perfect! I plan on hiking in 2025. I have been watching Dixie to you to everyone in between, and I have not seen a trail recap anywhere else. Instead of the of the 10,000 foot view of the trail that videos provide, and is not as detail orientated of the AWOL guide, this is perfect and would love to see each state if possible.
Great info and you did a wonderful job presenting the simple basics !! I've done a couple of small treks on the AT in Georgia, and this inspires me to try the full section of GA. Have to find the time, though because I still work a full-time job !
Thanks, that was really helpful. It would be great if you did a whole series. Just a suggestion - I would find it useful if you included the trail mileage whenever you talked about a point of interest.
Dude these are so awesome! The re-supplies are incredibly helpful bc it's not something that is brought up readily enough to plan out logistically. I also found the map and terrain talk very helpful as well. Ty so much 🙏 lol I've always thought the same thing with the shoes. Also like what if someone else wants to continue and you had better shoes? lmfao you'd rather toss them than share idk Didn't know that about Ivy wow!
Watching you hike the AT really inspired me! I am not healthy enough for a PCT through hike, but I found a through hike from my town to the Coast which is only 68 miles; totally within my capabilities. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing your journey, especially the tough times; I really relate to those.
2 start options are very helpful . 8-1/2 miles that don’t count…. Well I go see the Falls another time. Crazy off the wall question and you might need to consult Smoke Master … best for the trail briefs or boxers, and should they be that Merino Wool ??? ❤
Great to hear from Ranger’s Witty Witt’s again on her experiences of the 2023 AT thru hike on focus points for future trail hikers. Thanks again. ✌️♥️💪🇺🇸
There's a drive downhill on a winding road to get to the Approach Trail, maybe 2 or 3 miles. You could walk it, or it might be easy to find someone to give you a ride, since a lot of people are headed that direction!
Really nice info Maddie! I will look forward to your other Section videos. Including hostel and shuttle info might be useful. Nice job and thank you for taking the time to put this out.
Hi Maddie. Hope all is well. I don't know the definition of "hiking" as I believe I have never hiked. I mentioned to my brother that I never hiked, and he said that we hiked before, but he defined hiking as walking in a forest or in nature. I'm puzzled and determined to find out if I ha e hiked or not. In the hiking world, what is considered hiking? P.S. this is not a tricky question, just a stupid one, but I'm doing my best. What can I say? Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Pops
Hmm I wouldn't say there's a LOT but there definitely is some. I got it the one time in Southern Virginia without even knowing I touched the plant, and it might have been day 3 in Georgia for me when I grabbed the vine to stand up, but amazingly, I didn't get the rash!! I don't remember anyone I knew getting it
Great video. I especially liked the section hike info you included. I most likely will not hike the whole AT as a thru hike but it’s nice to have section info as my husband and I would like to do day hikes along the trail.
Nice video, but I do miss actually seeing you out on the trail. Let me know if you ever come up to NE Ohio to hike, I would love to meet you and Smoke.
According to FarOut, “Bear canisters are required by the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest for camping between Jarrard Gap and Neels Gap from March 1 through June 1 each year.” Is this the section you’re talking about?
You can cross the road from the visitor center and hike the creek trail up to the west ridge trail which ends at the platform in the middle of the falls. From there, you can hike 475 remaining stairs to the top, so for folks who want to see the falls and experience some type 2 fun, you have that option.
Thank you sooo much. I would like to try some bigger section hikes and breaking the AT into sections like this is perfect for how I'd plan it. Thank you for a great idea. It's even great to know that you really can find a place to camp. I have biked the C& O Canal and had to continue on after a long day because there wasn't room at the site I planned. I really don't want to hike after dark
I'm glad it was helpful! On most of the AT (besides when it walks through towns or in the Smokies, for example), you can also camp on the sides of the trail where there's no plants if you want to be alone, too!
Thank you again! I look forward to more of the important information that you will be sharing. I don't have all the electronic gizmos, so this info is especially revelant. Seriously, thank you!
If you’re talking about the shot where I’m walking through a bunch of tents, that wasn’t the official trail I was on, that was a shelter area and designated tent site. There are some smaller tent sites visible from the AT, though. It’s not ideal, but they said in my orientation at Amocalola to set up camp where there is a site already instead of creating a new one
I mentioned it when I was talking about terrain, it's one of the more rocky places and has some slabs of rock. But to go on further, some find the big uphill difficult, and some find the downhill hard on the knees. I didn't think it was too bad, but I also worked out a lot before the trail
Thank you for this video ! Seems like a good summary of Georgia. I especially found the shuttle info useful because I didn’t know about that. The map at the end was a good way to tie it all together. Looking forward to seeing the other states’ videos as it will help me plan ahead. Thanks again!
I'd love to make this a series, but I need YOUR help! This video is meant for hikers on the AT who already know most of the basic info, but could use some more specifics about each section. Did you find this helpful? Is it clear enough that what isn't hard fact is my experience and meant to give you an idea of what to expect, not be exactly what will happen to you? Did the map at the end help? Thanks so much for your feedback!!!
Maddie,
This was perfect! I plan on hiking in 2025. I have been watching Dixie to you to everyone in between, and I have not seen a trail recap anywhere else. Instead of the of the 10,000 foot view of the trail that videos provide, and is not as detail orientated of the AWOL guide, this is perfect and would love to see each state if possible.
Great info and you did a wonderful job presenting the simple basics !! I've done a couple of small treks on the AT in Georgia, and this inspires me to try the full section of GA.
Have to find the time, though because I still work a full-time job !
Thanks, that was really helpful. It would be great if you did a whole series. Just a suggestion - I would find it useful if you included the trail mileage whenever you talked about a point of interest.
Okay, good to know! Thanks!
I want to visit interesting points on the trail on car trips. This would be a great series for me.
Dude these are so awesome! The re-supplies are incredibly helpful bc it's not something that is brought up readily enough to plan out logistically. I also found the map and terrain talk very helpful as well. Ty so much 🙏 lol I've always thought the same thing with the shoes. Also like what if someone else wants to continue and you had better shoes? lmfao you'd rather toss them than share idk Didn't know that about Ivy wow!
Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!!
Thank Maddie for sharing' I hope that your doing all right Maddie and i hope you have a great week.
This was DEFINITELY helpful and cleared up some things I was confused about. Keep them coming and a big THANK YOU! 👍
Oh good! Thanks so much for the feedback!
Thanks Maddie.
no prob! :)
Watching you hike the AT really inspired me! I am not healthy enough for a PCT through hike, but I found a through hike from my town to the Coast which is only 68 miles; totally within my capabilities. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing your journey, especially the tough times; I really relate to those.
That’s so awesome!! I hope you have a wonderful hike!
Yes maps do help, maybe before the information and then again at the end. It reinforces what you had just said and puts it into perspective.
Awesome, thank you for the info!
Appreciated that poison ivy vine tip. 😮
I will never forget learning that lesson the hard way!
2 start options are very helpful . 8-1/2 miles that don’t count…. Well I go see the Falls another time. Crazy off the wall question and you might need to consult Smoke Master … best for the trail briefs or boxers, and should they be that Merino Wool ??? ❤
GEORGIA AT is the bomb! Loved it ! Very clean and well
Maintained !
Great video of hitting the items of interest in Georgia. It’s the cliff notes series on hiking the AT.
Always great content on your videos! Well done and it’s nostalgic as a AT thru hiker to reminisce while watching your information. Ibex
Great to hear from Ranger’s Witty Witt’s again on her experiences of the 2023 AT thru hike on focus points for future trail hikers. Thanks again. ✌️♥️💪🇺🇸
This was excellent! I had a plan to hike the southernmost section next week, but that crazy hurricane just rumbled through…
Can you start the trail from Amicolola Lodge?
There's a drive downhill on a winding road to get to the Approach Trail, maybe 2 or 3 miles. You could walk it, or it might be easy to find someone to give you a ride, since a lot of people are headed that direction!
Really nice info Maddie! I will look forward to your other Section videos. Including hostel and shuttle info might be useful. Nice job and thank you for taking the time to put this out.
Aww thanks so much!
Georgia was fun for sure! Good job on the video, I think it's a must watch for A.T hopefuls 🐣
Thanks!!
Hi Maddie. Hope all is well. I don't know the definition of "hiking" as I believe I have never hiked. I mentioned to my brother that I never hiked, and he said that we hiked before, but he defined hiking as walking in a forest or in nature. I'm puzzled and determined to find out if I ha e hiked or not. In the hiking world, what is considered hiking? P.S. this is not a tricky question, just a stupid one, but I'm doing my best. What can I say?
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy!
Pops
Great Info... yes it was helpful info and reminders. Thank you.
Thanks!!
Is there a lot of poison ivy on the AT? Did you get it more than the one time I saw that you did? Thanks for the videos they're terrific.
Hmm I wouldn't say there's a LOT but there definitely is some. I got it the one time in Southern Virginia without even knowing I touched the plant, and it might have been day 3 in Georgia for me when I grabbed the vine to stand up, but amazingly, I didn't get the rash!! I don't remember anyone I knew getting it
Thanks Maddie 🙂 Great info 👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you my friend!
Thanks for the info. I’m doing a section hike and hope to do GA soon. Is GA better to do NOBO or SOBO?
Great video. I especially liked the section hike info you included. I most likely will not hike the whole AT as a thru hike but it’s nice to have section info as my husband and I would like to do day hikes along the trail.
That's awesome, I'm glad it helped!
I live in North Ga and YES!!!! Beware of the hairy vines! Worst case of poison ivy I ever had I got in the winter!
informative and fun .
Thank you!
Nice video, but I do miss actually seeing you out on the trail. Let me know if you ever come up to NE Ohio to hike, I would love to meet you and Smoke.
North Georgia is a great place to hike and the perfect beginning for the Nobos. Green Dragon Hostel.
Everyone on va needs to see this because they act like the appalachians are only in their state loo😂😂😂
This was very helpful! I’m going to try and do the first part of Georgia this spring ❤
Good luck!!
According to FarOut, “Bear canisters are required by the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest for camping between Jarrard Gap and Neels Gap from March 1 through June 1 each year.” Is this the section you’re talking about?
Yep!
stairs are closed u got to use the dog friendly one
Good to know, thanks!!
You can cross the road from the visitor center and hike the creek trail up to the west ridge trail which ends at the platform in the middle of the falls. From there, you can hike 475 remaining stairs to the top, so for folks who want to see the falls and experience some type 2 fun, you have that option.
Thank you sooo much. I would like to try some bigger section hikes and breaking the AT into sections like this is perfect for how I'd plan it. Thank you for a great idea. It's even great to know that you really can find a place to camp. I have biked the C& O Canal and had to continue on after a long day because there wasn't room at the site I planned. I really don't want to hike after dark
I'm glad it was helpful! On most of the AT (besides when it walks through towns or in the Smokies, for example), you can also camp on the sides of the trail where there's no plants if you want to be alone, too!
Thank you again! I look forward to more of the important information that you will be sharing. I don't have all the electronic gizmos, so this info is especially revelant. Seriously, thank you!
Do people seriously put their tent right next to the trail like that?! that is such bad TrailManners out here in the West…
If you’re talking about the shot where I’m walking through a bunch of tents, that wasn’t the official trail I was on, that was a shelter area and designated tent site. There are some smaller tent sites visible from the AT, though. It’s not ideal, but they said in my orientation at Amocalola to set up camp where there is a site already instead of creating a new one
What makes Blood Mountain difficult
I mentioned it when I was talking about terrain, it's one of the more rocky places and has some slabs of rock. But to go on further, some find the big uphill difficult, and some find the downhill hard on the knees. I didn't think it was too bad, but I also worked out a lot before the trail
Awesome!🙌
Well done! Great info.
Thank you!
Good info! Ty ! Doing one for each state ?
No, that was the idea, but this wasn’t watched as much as my other videos around that time, so I’d rather do something more people are interested in!
@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces absolutely 👍!
Thank you for this video ! Seems like a good summary of Georgia. I especially found the shuttle info useful because I didn’t know about that. The map at the end was a good way to tie it all together. Looking forward to seeing the other states’ videos as it will help me plan ahead. Thanks again!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!