Lumpkin County

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Weltreise 2019 bis 2021
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- Aug 12, 2021, 10:20am
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 547 m
- United States Georgia Lumpkin County Nimblewill Jake Mountain 34.566345, -84.12487834°33’59” N 84°7’30” W
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Mal den Wind aus den Segeln nehmen...
August 12, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Vom täglichen Lagerwechsel haben wir momentan etwas die Nase voll und so wollen wir nun mal ein paar Tage entschleunigen und mehrere Nächte am selben Fleck bleiben. Es zieht uns knapp 60 Kilometer weiter südwestlich zum Jake Mountain am Rande des Chattahoochee National Forest.
Wir sind immer noch in Georgia, etwas nördlich von der Großstadt Atlanta, aber mitten im Wald.

Hier ist es ruhig und abgelegen. In den nächsten Tagen kommen so gut wie keine Menschen vorbei. Wir unternehmen ein paar kurze Ausflüge und erkunden die Gegend. Am nächsten Tag bekommen wir Besuch von einem Polizisten, der hier einmal die Woche nach dem Rechten sieht. Schnell kommen wir ins Gespräch und bekommen so noch ein paar Wandertipps für die nähere Umgebung von ihm. Netter Kerl!

Vor unserem Van entdecken wir an einem Holzstück noch einen kleinen Skorpion, der aber sehr scheu ist und sofort das Weite sucht. Bären scheint es hier nicht zu geben, so bleiben nachts wieder die großen Hecktüren des Vans offen und wir werden von einer leichten kühlen Brise mit in den Schlaf genommen.Read more
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Traveler Frühlingsferien 2020
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- Mar 9, 2020
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 681 m
- United States Georgia Lumpkin County Walnut (historical)DeSoto Falls 34.71033, -83.9161934°42’37” N 83°54’58” W
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Noch zwei Wasserfälle und Arbeit
March 9, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Die Upper und Lower Desoto Falls waren über zwei relativ kurze und einfache Wanderwege zu erreichen. Das ergab eine schöne Morgenwanderung. Als ich wieder auf dem Campingplatz ankam, war meine Schleife komplett leer. Und jetzt stehe ich schon den ganzen Tag allein hier. Das Badehaus wurde nur für mich geputzt und ich habe den dunklen Wald für mich. Es ist schon etwas unheimlich, wenn es im Unterholz in der Dunkelheit raschelt. Zum Glück war der einzige Bär, den ich gesehen habe, ein Waschbär. Dann habe ich heute auch ein paar Stunden gearbeitet und abends nochmal eine Runde durch den Park gedreht. Hier kann man mehr machen als nur Angeln und wandern.Read more
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- Nov 14, 2023, 2:00pm
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 1,453 ft
- United States Georgia Lumpkin County Dahlonega Gold Museum 34.532858, -83.98457234°31’58” N 83°59’4” W
Day 12
Dahlonega, GA
November 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega is known for its mountain vistas, wine country, and performing arts community. It’s the site of the nation's first major gold rush in 1829 and the original home to the Indian Cherokee Nation.

Dahlonega’s downtown district and historic public square are listed on the National Register. Here in the 19th-century buildings people enjoy history, charm, fine dining, local wines, and various antique stores.Read more
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Traveler Appalachian Trail NOBO
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- Feb 22, 2023
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 2,769 ft
- United States Georgia Union County Horse Gap 34.655701, -84.10583234°39’21” N 84°6’21” W
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Approach Trail to top of Springer Mtn
February 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
The 8.8 mile Approach Trail is no joke. Essentially uphill the whole way to the summit of Springer Mtn, but it was worth it. Got to the top with a few others from the class of 2033. The rock face at the summit has the first white blaze that begins the journey. You sign the hiker journal that’s found in a metal box cut into the rock face. And there’s the iconic turquoise colored plaque with the rendering of an early AT hiker. Was a wonderful day and stayed overnight at the Springer shelter site 0.2 from the summit in my Big Agnes tent. All went well for the first night. A bit of drizzle and very high winds, but that added to the mystique.Read more
Traveler So glad it’s going well! Love reading about your adventure so far. Keep it coming!
2/24/23Reply
Traveler Spectacular!
2/24/23Reply
Traveler Can you get the Bs and Cs streaming?😄 Glad to hear it is going well for you so far. Looks great!!!
2/25/23Reply
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Traveler Appalachian Trail NOBO
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- Feb 23, 2023
- 🌧 68 °F
- Altitude: 2,881 ft
- United States Georgia Union County Quebec (historical)Quebec Branch 34.716194, -83.99930434°42’58” N 83°59’57” W
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Day 1 (officially) on the AT
February 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Day 1: Springer Mountain Shelter to Hawk Mountain Shelter. Miles today: 7.9. Total AT Mike’s: 7.9.

Very exciting to finally be on the AT officially! Was a nice start down hill off Springer Mtn, but that didn’t last long. Weather was overcast and GA is in the middle of a heat wave that will last the next 2 weeks. Both good & bad.
A highlight was the beautiful Long Creek Falls, and staying at Hawk Mountain shelter) in tents, with 8–10 hikers that I had been going back and forth with all day.Read more
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2/27/23Reply
Traveler We’re enjoying the pics and videos… following you each day. Take care. Love, Mom & Dad
2/28/23Reply
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Traveler Appalachian Trail NOBO
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- Feb 25, 2023, 10:38pm
- ☁️ 55 °F
- Altitude: 2,874 ft
- United States Georgia Union County Quebec (historical)Quebec Branch 34.716248, -83.99940434°42’58” N 83°59’58” W
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Day 3 on the AT
February 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Gooch Mountain Shelter to Dockery Lake Trail. 8.1 miles today. 23.6 total.

Today was interesting as I knew I would be stopping at the Hidden Pond Hostel tonite for my first non “on the trail” stay. Run by 2 for thru hikers from last year that met on the trail and got married shortly thereafter, they purchased this quaint property and are now hosting thru hikers. Johnny & Rainbow are their trail names and “Poots” (another trail name) helps out with picking us all up at various points on the trail and taking us back the next morning. A great group meal tonite of garlic bread toaster cheese sandwiches and chili. Was lucky enough to get the only private room they have tonite, so I don’t have to stay in the close quarters bunkhouse with 8 hikers who tend to snore and maybe not smell the best! 😃😏Read more
Traveler Love the updates!!!
2/27/23Reply
Traveler Tell rainbow and Johnny they have excellent taste in dog names😂
2/27/23Reply
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- Feb 24, 2023
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 2,881 ft
- United States Georgia Union County Quebec (historical)Quebec Branch 34.716282, -83.99924534°42’59” N 83°59’57” W
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Day 2
February 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Hawk Mountain Shelter to Gooch Mountain Shelter. 7.6 miles today, 15.5 total.

Was a pretty cool day with lots of climbs and descents. Started off the day with oatmeal & instant carnation breakfast, and then had my typical lunch of peanut butter, a Bobo bar & a large snickers all periodically while walking. A decent day weather wise, though it started to rain once we got to camp @ 5:00 and rained most of the night.
Met a Ridgerunner trail name moxie that had thru hiked back in 2014. We chatted for 10 minutes on the way up Mt. Sassafras. These volunteer Ridgerunners do tremendous work on the trail and are great sources of info and generosity.
A mouse chewed a hole in the side of my tent at 2am trying to get (and succeeding) a Bobo bar, the only food item I didn’t put in the bear box with the rest of our items. Mice are damned good. Thank God it wasn’t a bear. A rookie mistake that has been rectified. 😳Read more
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- Feb 26, 2023, 7:25pm
- ☁️ 57 °F
- Altitude: 3,694 ft
- United States Georgia Union County Hood Bull Gap 34.732544, -83.90764634°43’57” N 83°54’28” W
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February 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Dockery Lake Trail (stayed at Hidden Pond Hostel) to Bull Gap tenting spots.
9.1 miles, 32.7 miles total.

Said goodbye to Rainbow (Olivia) and Johnny at their Hidden Pond Hostel and Pootz drove me back to the Dockery trail head. It was then mostly uphill 6 miles (in the fog, mist, and cool’ish temps) including climbing Blood Mountain before grabbing a quick Snickers bar lunch at the iconic Blood Mountain Shelter at the summit (4,500 ft).
The fog & clouds lifted suddenly providing some nice views. It was then straight down 2.4 slippery miles to Neels Gap & Mountain Crossing Outfitters for some pizza, burrito and coke. Never tasted so good!
I decided to head north uphill @ 1 mile mile on the trail to the Bull Gap tent site where 5 of us are spending a beautiful evening amidst woodlands with roaming sounders of wild pigs/boar.Read more
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- Jan 17, 2023, 5:09pm
- ⛅ 55 °F
- Altitude: 419 m
- United States Georgia Lumpkin County Dahlonega 34.527433, -83.98252234°31’39” N 83°58’57” W
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Checking out Downtown Dahlonega, GA
January 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Very college like town since The University of North Georgia is here
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Traveler bonitos edificios!
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