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August 25, 2025
Hiking
There's a bear-proof food pit, and the trail to the nearest water, a half-mile away, is marked.
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September 10, 2026
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Black Mountain Shelter
5
hikers
6.92km
02:12
360m
150m
Embark on a moderate hike along the Appalachian Approach Trail, covering 4.3 miles (6.9 km) with an elevation gain of 1187 feet (362 metres). You can expect to complete this…
4
hikers
52.0km
15:57
1,850m
1,820m
Embark on a demanding hiking adventure along the Appalachian Trail from Amicalola Falls to Woody Gap, a difficult route stretching 32.3 miles (52.0 km). You will gain an impressive 6071…
11.4km
03:30
480m
280m
Embark on a moderate hiking adventure along the Springer Mountain and Ball Mountain via Appalachian Trail, a route that spans 7.1 miles (11.4 km) with an elevation gain of 1569…
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Elevation 970 m
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Location: Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area, Fannin County, Georgia, United States