Where passion meets our trail

Since 1930, GATC has protected, managed, maintained, and promoted
the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.

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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.

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Latest News

October 30, 2024

Georgia Mountaineer Quarterly – Fall 2024

Here’s the Fall edition of GATC’s Georgia Mountaineer Quarterly. We hope you enjoy it. GATC Quarterly Fall 2024…

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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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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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