12/20/2011
The Appalachian Trail is probably Patricia’s broadest entry, since it runs over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. She includes the entry in Georgia – the beginning of the trail – so it seemed an appropriate place to dip in. No doubt we’ll be in and out of the trail other times in the future.
Right outside of Helen is the Chattahoochee National Forest – considered the entrance to the Appalachian Trail. After spending the night in a very nice Rodeway Inn in Helen (in Bavarian style, of course) we drove 15 minutes north into the forest. The specific landmark we made the object of our quest was Anna Ruby Falls – a majestic waterfall hidden in the middle of the unspoiled woods.
It’s not completely unspoiled, I suppose, as a handicap accessible ramp has been installed. Reaching the falls still requires a hike of a mile round-trip. Not too strenuous probably if you’re not trying to drag three little kids with you.
It’s not completely unspoiled, I suppose, as a handicap accessible ramp has been installed. Reaching the falls still requires a hike of a mile round-trip. Not too strenuous probably if you’re not trying to drag three little kids with you.
We can now all say with pride we hiked a little bit of the Appalachian Trail. Even Daniel.
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