Day 1. Springer Mtn to Hawk Mtn Shelter

Finally... Day 1!!!!!! But wow is it cold!!!!! Lol. I started from the Springer Mountain Parking lot this morning at 0930 hours. It was 20 F and windy. The weather has been bad in North Georgia for the past few days.

Had a nice hike 7.5 miles to Hawk Mountain Shelter. A lot of ups and downs! I am updating this blog from the shelter. There are about 11 other hikers here tonight. 5 thru hikers included. The shelter is on a ridge and is very cold right now, so my first update will be short!!! Lol.

We were able to make a nice warming fire and cook dinner. Tomorrow I will hike 8.5 miles to Gooch Mountain shelter for the night.

Good night and stay tuned for the next update....