March 28, 2017
The Appalachian Trail - Hogpen Gap to Wolf Laurel Top - GA
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 6.6 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 - 6.6 miles. WILD
Conditions
Mostly to partly cloudy, windy and mild with temperatures ranging from 68 to 74 degrees F.
Hikers (20)
- John Anderson
- Mike Bell
- Bob Browe
- Joe Collins
- Renee Corbett
- Pam Euliss
- Angela Evans
- Stephen Gales
- Huck Hale
- Tim Hale
- Whitney Hutchinson
- Bob Magee
- Dick Metzgar
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Terre Pratt
- Don Preece
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson
- Justin Schub
- Linda Schultz
Flowers in bloom
Red Toadshade Trillium and Blue Violets
Birds identified
Grouse, Towhee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, American Crow and Junco. scroll down for photos from today
Photos (14)
Headed for the trail crossing from Hogpen Gap. Trail sign at the start. Headed up the steep climb of Wildcat Mountain. After hiking up and over Wildcat Mt., we come to Tessnatee Gap. Beautiful views all along the trail today! A view from Cowrock Mountain! Cowrock is a great place to take a break! One of the many thru-hikers today. See them all at the bottom of the page. Huck and Grandpa Tim A view from Wolf Laurel Top Wildflower season has just begun! Red Toadshade Trillium Our stunningly beautiful lunch spot today on the backside of Cowrock Mountain. Our path today! The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Bob Browe, Joe Collins, Jeanne O'Connor, John Anderson, Whitney Hutchinson, Bob Magee, Vic Robson, Mike Bell, Stephen Gales, Dick Metzgar, Renee Corbett, Tony Presley, Tim Hale, Angela Evans, Huck Hale, Linda Schultz, Terre Pratt and Pam Euliss.