March 12, 2019
Woody Gap to Gooch Gap, A.T. GA
Appalachian Trail - Woody Gap to Gooch Gap, GA Today's hike was on the Appalachian Trail from Woody Gap to Gooch Gap, GA and back
Trail information
This section of the A.T. is beautiful with lots of great mountain views. The terrain is very hilly as typical of the Georgia portion of the Appalachian Trail. We met dozens of thru-hikers today 18 miles into their 2,000 plus mile journey to Mt. Katahdin Maine. (photos at the bottom)
Directions
Take Hwy. 129 N from Cleveland, GA for about 15 mi. then turn left at Turner's Corner and travel several miles to Hwy 60 (rock pile) turn right and drive to the top of the mountain to the A.T. crossing at Woody Gap. Park on the left and hike southward. Another great day for a hike! Fair, cool and breezy. Total distance - 7.4 mi. Strenuous
Conditions
Temperatures from 38 to 50 F.
Hikers (10)
- Jenny Bell
- Mike Bell
- Angela Evans
- Stephen Gales
- Bill Hunt
- Tim Hale
- Jenna Hensley
- Bob Magee
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson
Birds identified
Raven, Pileated Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Junco
Photos (15)
Trail sign at Woody Gap. View at Woody Gap Fantastic views all along the trail. Awesome! A beautiful but very hilly hike! We arrive at Gooch Gap Lunchtime at Gooch Gap! Lunchtime group at Gooch Gap! Another great day for a hike! This portion of the A.T. is through a mountainous hardwood forest. View The A.T. in Georgia is known for rocky terrain. Our GPS Profile Our GPS Track The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Tony Presley, Bob Magee, Tim Hale, Jenny Bell, Angela Evans, Bill Hunt, Jenna Hensley, Mike Bell, Vic Robson and Stephen Gales.