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Recreation

Georgia Appalachian Trail Club hosts more than 100 activities each year for club members and prospective members.  Pre-registration is required, as some locations limit the number of daily visitors.  Descriptions below offer a glimpse of the available activities.  Please see the calendar of events for more details.

Day Hikes

Friends hiking the Georgia AT

Experienced GATC Members lead about 70 Day Hikes throughout the year. We hike the entire AT in Georgia via a series of twelve monthly Day Hikes. We hike the Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia via a series of ten monthly Day Hikes. A Series of twelve monthly Challenge Day Hikes either: 1) go to the summits of about 10 GA 4000-foot high mountain peaks, or 2) are in remote locations on longer, difficult maintained trails. GATC Members also lead Day Hikes on trails in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina; and a series of in-town hikes. We recently started a series of Day Hikes just for women and families.

 

Backpacking Trips

BackpackingThese overnight excursions, led by experienced GATC volunteers, feature two and three-day trips on the Georgia Appalachian Trail and a variety of trails in the region.  Each trip is rated according to distance, pace and terrain, so you'll have a good idea what to expect once you're on the trail. If you're new to backpacking or need to brush up on your skills, be sure to check out our annual backpacking clinics.

 

 

 

Bike Rides

Silver Comet Trail Bike RideThe  Silver Comet Trail and other rail-to-trail paved pathways, provide recreational opportunities for members and guests. Enjoy these group bike rides that avoids cars and steep hills, while offering a great way to increase your cycling skills.  You decide how many miles you want to ride and whether you want to participate in a possible overnight camping option.

 

Other Activities

GATC offers a variety of other activities through the year that include a intown walks and historical tours, photography trips and the annual gatherings.