Georgia Section January 2022
Hi all. I'm HOPING to hike most if not all of GA the fourth week of January. I have discovered that the only hostel open is Mountain Crossing which is better than none. I'd like feedback on my daily hiking/campsites plan and also if you think Budget Inn Shuttles will shuttle in January. I've called a few times and no answer. I'd like to end my hike at Dick's Creek and would like to get picked up by their shuttle. My bail out point will be Neels Gap if I've overshot my abilities. And of course the entire trip could be nixed if weather is a real ****storm. Appreciate the feedback from those who have a lot more experience
Day One: Springer to Hawk Mountain Shelter 8.1
Day Two: Hawk Mountain to Morris Knob campsite 10.2
Day Three: Morris Knob to Neels Gap 13 (HOSTEL)
Day Four: Neels Gap to Low Gap Shelter 11.5
Day Five: Low Gap to CheeseFactory campsite 13.4
Day Six: CheeseFactory to Dick's Creek 13
Georgia Section January 2022
If you are in reasonable shape, this is doable but I would suggest not being fixed to the start and stop points you've chosen. Tons of campsites and places to stay so you can flex and still do this section in the total days you have planned. I live near the trail in GA and have hiked all of thus section multiple times...you'll be fine unless the weather turns nasty which is very possible.
Georgia Section January 2022
Agree on bringing your own tarp or tent...so many great campsites and the shelters aren't always where you need them given your daily mileage.