September 8, 2015
Appalachian Trail Hogpen Gap - Wolf Laurel Top
Today's hike was on the Appalachian Trail in Union County GA . We hiked from Hogpen Gap to Cowrock Mountain then to Wolf Laurel Top and back. Total of 6.3 miles
Directions
Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto GA 356(75 Alternate) and travel 2.3 miles to the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway (GA 348). Turn right and travel about 9 miles to Hogpen Gap. The parking lot is on the right. Another great day for a hike! Hiking distance - 6.3 miles. WILD
Conditions
Mostly to partly cloudy, windy and mild with temperatures ranging from 68 to 74 degrees F.
Hikers (12)
- Suzanne Belflower
- John Bellamy
- June Bellamy
- Carolyn Clarke
- Joe Collins
- Greta Driggers
- Jim Driggers
- Ronnie Johns
- Bob Magee
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson
- Carolyn Wright
Flowers in bloom
Ox-eye Daisy, Red Clover, Beggar Lice, Coreopsis, Asters, Woodland Sunflower, Joe Pye Weed, Spotted Jewelweed, Pale Jewelweed, Phlox, Ladies Thumb, Mountain Mint, Southern Harebells, Goldenrod, Starry Campion, Spiderwort, Asiatic Dayflower, Black-eyed Susan, Gerardia, Evening Primrose, Angelica, Blue Lobelia, Flowering Spurge, Hawkweed
Birds identified
Cardinal, Goldfinch, Black-and-white Warbler, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow and Junco. OTHER FAUNA: A large Timber Rattlesnake with 12 rattles and a button