Hiking the Appalachian Trail Through Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee: The Mile-By-Mile Guide to 471 Miles of the Southern Region of the Appalac

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee is the ultimate mile-by-mile guide to the southern Appalachian Trail, covering 471 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Damascus, Virginia. Whether you're a day hiker, weekend adventurer, or planning a full section hike, this book helps you dream it, plan it, and do it.

Inside you'll find:

• Backpacking basics, Southern flora and fauna, and AT history
• Trail descriptions with distances, difficulty ratings, and GPS coordinates for trailheads
• Stunning professional photographs and full-color maps
• Quick-reference charts for water sources, campsites, shelters, and more
• Tips on trail towns, resupply points, and local highlights
• Fun sidebars on historic landmarks, trail legends, and other curiosities

Written by Joshua and Amber Niven--seasoned backpackers, AT experts, and Southern Appalachian natives--this guide blends local knowledge with firsthand experience. From breezy mountaintops to peaceful forest trails, it provides everything you need--and more--to successfully hike from Springer Mountain to Damascus, Virginia.