SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
AT Map 003 (NOBO): From Granny Top the Appalachian Trail continues to Blood Mountain Shelter and Highway 129 at Neels Gap. There is a parking lot at Neels Gap. Then the trail heads east along the Union-Lumpkin county line to Levelland Mountain and Wolf Laurel Top in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Boundaries | |||
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Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
14.5 mi | 2,920 ft | 4,436 ft | 1,516 ft |
Northbound | |||
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Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
7.2 hrs | 3,516 ft | 3,349 ft | VS |
Southbound | |||
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Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
7.1 hrs | 3,349 ft | 3,516 ft | VS |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Neels Gap topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)