Report a Problem

Hikers who encounter a downed tree or other obstruction on the Appalachian Trail or blue-blazed connecting trails are able to report the problem to GATC.

Whether or not you are carrying a GPS-enabled phone, if you come across a downed tree or other obstruction while hiking the A.T. in Georgia or other connecting trail from Amicalola Falls State Park to the North Carolina state line at Bly Gap, you can let us know. Using a GPS-enabled phone, follow the steps below:

Be sure to ENABLE LOCATION on the phone.
Enable the phone’s camera access to GPS LOCATION.
Make sure the GPS has a good fix on your location. This is best achieved by having your phone out of your pack or pocket, turning on the camera, and waiting a short time before taking any photographs.
Send images to blowdown@georgia-atclub.org as attachments to an email. If they are inserted or embedded in the body of the email we will not receive an accurate report.

Click here to learn more about GATC's Reporting System

Report a Problem

These reports are not immediately reviewed. If there is a medical or legal issue requiring immediate attention, phone 911. This form is used to report maintenance problems and issues on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. If you do not have a GPS enabled phone, use this form to report blowdowns and other issues. Photographs are very helpful in determining the issue, so please include them if you have them.

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Name*

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Phone

Issue

Date problem was discovered*

Problem being reported (Select from list)*

Other

Shelter Name (Select one)*

Location*

Please provide as much detail about the location of the problem being reported. If possible provide GPS data from your phone. You can also screen capture your location on your hiking app and upload the picture.

Description of the problem being reported:*

Upload pictures of the issue:

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