I had the opportunity to visit the southern terminus of the AT last weekend while in north Georgia. It was cold and rainy but there were lots of newbie thru-hikers there. I met Spice and Teacher 👩🏫 among others. I’ll be in PA in July and it would be cool to see them there after they hike more than half the trail.
Today’s quote is “Oh shit, is this the summit?” – Spice, AT thru-hiker.

Springer Mountain Summit

Amicolola Falls

Start of Approach Trail