March 16, 2004
| HIKERS – John Bellamy, Dave Haslett, John Hires, Jack Jacobi, Dan Knight, Hayward Marshall, Wayne Miller, John Mooneyham, Bob Presley, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, Jack Slaton.
TRAIL INFO. – Our hike today was on the Appalachian Trail starting at Unicoi Gap, GA. We hiked southward to Chattahoochee Gap. Directions: Take Hwy. 75 N. out of Helen for approximately 9 mi.. look for the Appalachian Trail crossing signs. Fauna identified: Salamander, Pileated Woodpecker, White Breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Dark-eyed Junco, Tufted Titmouse. Another beautiful hiking day! Partly Cloudy to cloudy with temps. in the 50’s F. Total hike 9+ miles. |
 The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club marker at Unicoi Gap. |
 Working our way up the rocky path on Blue Mtn. |
 Some very nice mountain views. |
 The worn-out sign at Chattahoochee Gap. |
 We visit the spring reported to be the official headwaters of the Chattahoochee. The only place that you can actually “straddle the river”! |
 Great habitat for salamanders! |
 Lunchtime at Chattahoochee Gap! |
 A woodpecker’s delight! |
 Cloudy but still some nice views! |
 The OFHC gang for today! (l-r) Wayne Miller, Dave Haslett, John Hires, Hayward Marshall, Dan Knight, Jack Jacobi, John Bellamy, Jack Slaton, Doug Russell, John Mooneyham, Bob Presley and Dan Ross. |