The AT at Neels Gap,
Appalachian Trail Map 003

Map center is 11.3 miles from Dahlonega, Georgia (GA)
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Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Neels Gap

Elevation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 14.5 miles (23.4 km) or 32,493 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
14.5 mi2,920 ft4,436 ft1,516 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
7.2 hrs3,516 ft3,349 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
7.1 hrs3,349 ft3,516 ftVS
Data Accuracy
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Data Reliability
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Calories

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.

Topo Maps

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.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mulky Gap, GA
  2. North Topo Map: Coosa Bald, GA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Jacks Gap, GA
  4. West Topo Map: Suches, GA
  5. Topo Map: Neels Gap, GA
  6. East Topo Map: Cowrock, GA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Campbell Mountain, GA
  8. South Topo Map: Dahlonega, GA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cleveland, GA

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

  1. Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
  2. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
  3. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
  4. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  5. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  6. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  7. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
  8. E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.