Springer Mountain, Mountain summit in Georgia, United States
The 1148-meter Springer Mountain features rocky terrain and dense forest coverage within the Chattahoochee National Forest on the border of Fannin and Gilmer counties.
In 1958, the Appalachian Trail southern terminus moved from Mount Oglethorpe to Springer Mountain due to extensive development near the original location.
The mountain received its name either from William G. Springer, who worked on Native American legislation, or John Springer, the first Presbyterian minister in Georgia.
A two-mile round trip from the Forest Service Road 42 parking area leads visitors through white-blazed trails to reach the mountain summit.
The bronze plaque at the summit marks the beginning point of the Appalachian Trail, which extends over 2,100 miles through fourteen states.
Location: Georgia
Elevation above the sea: 1,148 m
GPS coordinates: 34.62665,-84.19353
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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