Appalachian Trail

Helen, Georgia is located just 45 miles from the southern terminus of the historic Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia.   As the trail snakes through the North Georgia mountains, Hogpen Gap is located just 7 miles to the west-northwest of Helen, and about 10 miles to the north is Unicoi Gap.

For more information on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia check out these web pages:

      Appalachian Trail Conservancy -- Georgia
      Georgia Appalachian Trail Club
      Georgia Trails.com -- Appalachian Trail