Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime? Hiking in Georgia has become a cherished pastime for many, and the good news is, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the great outdoors this season. In fact, we have one-heck-of-a-mountain trail for you to hike in order to catch an incredible sunrise. Sunrise is truly one of the most magical times of the day—an awakening of the world, with new beginnings at your fingertips. So why not catch this special moment at one of the most mesmerizing spots in the state?

Depending on how you look at it, the Appalachian Trail begins, or ends, at Springer Mountain.

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This makes Springer Mountain quite a special place for many.

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Located in North Georgia’s Fannin County, you’ll find the trailhead for Springer Mountain at the blue blazed 8.5-mile approach trail at Amicalola Falls State Park.

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You can also reach Springer Mountain by way of Forest Service Road 42, which leads to a 0.9-mile hike south to the summit of the mountain.

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But regardless if you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail, or just hiking to the top of the mountain, Springer boasts some seriously surreal sunrise views.

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Some people are thrown off by the fact the hike is just 1.5 miles short of a 10-miler.

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However, without risk, there is no reward…

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And boy, is that sunrise worth the reward.

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But you don’t need to do this entire hike in one day; you can spend the evening at famed eco-lodge Len Foote Hike Inn.

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As Georgia’s only true ecotourism facility, you’ll be able to meet new adventurers and share coffee over a truly magical sunrise.

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With solar-powered hot showers and communal breakfast served family-style, this overnight hiking adventure will become a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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This is the type of trail that has to be experienced in order to truly be appreciated. If you’re interested in checking out Len Foote Hike Inn, which is only accessible by foot, then visit their website and make some reservations! You can find the Springer Mountain Trail here:

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Springer Mountain Trail

Dawsonville, GA 30534

 

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