Where passion meets our trail
Since 1930, GATC has protected, managed, maintained, and promoted
the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
Photo: Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Our Mission
The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club manages, maintains, and protects the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Georgia with volunteers from its membership and the interested public.
1000+
Members
130+
Miles of maintained trails
100+
Planned yearly events
For Hikers
Your best hike starts here.
Whether you’re planning your first day hike or preparing for an extended section or thru-hike, the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club can help.
Photo: Brayden Winemiller
Latest News
March 28, 2025
Burn Ban in Effect
A burn ban was issued by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest administrators on March 27, 2025. The ban is in effect UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Campfires are not…
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Georgia Mountaineer Quarterly Winter Edition Available
January 27, 2025
First Day of Issue Ceremony
January 19, 2025
Trail Skills Workshop – 2025 edition
About the GATC
Manage. Maintain. Protect.
The Appalachian Trail in Georgia is managed, maintained, protected, and promoted by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, first entered into in 1930.
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Upcoming Events
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Membership
Excellence for over 90 years.
We have over 900 members representing outdoor enthusiasts from every background and almost every segment of society.
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Support the GATC
As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization, the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club can accept financial donations in any amount.
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Trail Maintenance
We maintain nearly 130 miles of trails in Georgia including all of the Appalachian Trail, associated side trails, and the Duncan Ridge Trail.
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Trail Ambassadors
GATC members volunteer as Trail Ambassadors to provide assistance to the hiking community along the Georgia portion of the A.T.
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