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Hmm, for sure ill keep that in mind. I really have a tight budget for this trip, being that I'm about to head off to college, but ill probably end up buying one later this summer in prep for future trips.

Quote from Drybones: “Quote from twistwrist: “It's worth investing in the 2015 AT guide by David (Awol) Miller before you start your adventure. ” I've used both the AWOL and Companion guides and they both will get you there but I like the loose leaf version of the AWOL best, I leave it all in my pack except the page/pages I'm using that day and those I put in my pocket, when I'm past that area I discard those pages to lighten the load. ” Can you post a link to the guide? I see several on amazon …

Quote from Drybones: “Quote from max.patch: “Quote from tjp1297: “Would that still be worth printing to bring just as a general reference? ” sure. the section is well blazed so no worries about getting lost. i would recommend that if you are going to be doing more hiking in ga you consider getting the ga/nc maps put out by the atc. ” If you pay attention...getting lost has become a part of all my hikes, why just see the AT when you can see so much more. ” Nice, I do that down here in Florida, lo…

Would that still be worth printing to bring just as a general reference?

Gotcha, thanks, glad you caught that

Okay sweet, I mapped out my hike here: http://caltopo.com/m/6E7N Thanks a ton for the map and water tips, I feel dumb for assuming it was gonna similar to Florida with water every half mile or so. I think its gonna be a cool trip, I'm counting down the days now!

Okay sweet, that is golden info. Does anyone have a link to website where I can download a map? or is there a specific one i need to buy?

Well guys, update time. My original partner backed out on me so i found a new one, but cant do as long of a trek. My plan is to get to Amicalola and do and in and out, up springer on day one, hike on the AT for day two, then turn around and head back. Anything important I need to know about that? With it being my first hike im only shooting for around 8-10 miles a day.

Okay cool, thanks for the ideas. can anyone recommend a shuttle service?

Do you think it would be possible to hike from amicalola to blood mt. and back in under 5 days?

Okay gotcha, I was gonna try and shoot for around ten a day. what kind of weather should i prep for in late may, june?

Would that be work hiking to? Also down here in Florida we use Hammocks, will that be suitable up there?

Okay cool, and im 18 and in great shape so i think i could do it. maybe you could answer this too, about how long would it take to get to Blood Mountain from Springer? Someone recommended that to me.

Gotcha, could it be done in 4-5 days, starting at Amicalola state park?

Okay sweet! thanks! So i could start at springer and just follow that, how well marked is it? And what about water on that trail? Im looking to keep my pack under 40lbs.

Hey guys im looking to take a 4-6 day hike starting around springer mountain in june, I will only have one vehicle with me so can you either recommend a shuttle service or preferably a loop? Ive done a good bit of hiking down here in Florida so i know i can keep a decent pace up.