During this week, you will spend each day at a different location along the Appalachian Trail hiking to various views, waterfalls, and fire towers. You will be based at Kennedy Creek Resort for the week. You will hike to Amicalola Falls SP, Springer Mt, Long Creek Falls, Ramrock Mt, Preachers Rock, Blood Mt, Mt Albert firetower, Standing Indian Mt, Wayah Bald, Wesser Bald fire tower, the NOC area and more if time allows! Daily schedule is flexible according to the weather and the group’s abilities. Shuttle, lodging, and meals on trail will be provided each day.
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Leave your equipment at your accommodation and bring with you only a daypack with enough food and water for the day. Explore the A.T. with a guide and discover some of the amazing sights along the way. You will spend the day hiking to amazing views and waterfalls along the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and North Carolina. You'll stay in a cabin each night and spend the day hiking 1-5 miles to various sites. Lodging and most food are included except for the times when the group decides to eat at a restaurant. Take a short hike in the morning, make a break for lunch, and take another hike in the afternoon.
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Here’s what’s included in the cost of the trip:
- Shared lodging (location depends on the amount of hikers signed up)
- Most prepared food (B/L/D)
- Day pack rentals
- Hiking poles
- Daily shuttles to trailheads and back
Not included:
- Any restaurant or outside food
- Personal snacks and food
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lodging on the last day
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Each itinerary was created to experience a different part of the AT or to traverse it in a different way. Due to that, some itineraries have different things included in the cost of the trip. Please make sure to check out each itinerary before picking the one most suitable to you.
What you’ll generally get in most adventures is:
- A local Appalachian Trail hiking guide
- Campsites fees
- Hostel accommodation for one night
- Permits
- Transportation throughout the adventure
- Transfer back to your vehicle after the hike
What’s not included:
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Flights and flight taxes
- Sleeping bags, tents, and personal items
- Camping gear
- Hotel upgrades or extra days
- Shuttle back to the vehicle in the middle of a hike if the hiker is quitting
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You need to be able to hike for full days, carrying a full daypack or backpacking pack. Each day you will hike up to 8 miles per day, taking you through accessible terrain and crossing around 50 miles total. There might be some scrambling and balancing along the way, but the hike is beginner-friendly. Take shorter hikes to prepare, and pay attention to what your body can handle. If you are looking for adventure and up to the task of multiple days or weeks of full-day trekking, you’ll be rewarded immensely.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 35-45L bag)
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
- Tent
- Camp food
- Hiking poles
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
- Spare clothes for layering
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Sunhat
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- First aid kit
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
You can rent any hiking and camping gear from your guide for $200 per week.
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Group sizes and prices:
- For this hiking trip, the usual client to guide ratio is 5:1.
- The maximum number of hikers on these tours is 5.
- All pricing is per person.
- A deposit of $200 per person is needed to secure your spot. Full amount should be paid one month prior to departure.
Min. age requirements:
- Everybody over the age of 16 is welcome on this hiking adventure.
- The hiking community varies in age, occupation, experience and fitness levels. While there are hikers in their 20s and 30s, there are even more hikers in their 50s or even 60s. The only criteria you have to fit is to have a desire to be outdoors!
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To get to Amicalola Falls State Park, most people fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1.5 hours from Atlanta. After booking, your guide will give you all the info on transportation from the airport to Amicalola.
To get to Deep Gap, NC, most people fly into Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC or Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC, both less than an hour away.
You’ll typically meet your guide on Sunday for a day of preparation ahead of the hike. On Monday morning, the guide will bring you to The A.T. trailhead. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
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While you’re on the trail, follow the seven principles of Leave No Trace (LNT). In the last few years there has been a rise in usage of the trail with several negative corresponding results: more trash which leads to bears becoming used to food lying around, shelters getting closed because they’re overwhelmed with rodents and garbage, and overall degradation. Do your part to leave the trail as you found it.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Atlanta, Georgia, please refer to the Georgia Department of Public Health website.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
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