As I finish up the miles in Georgia, I want to summarize the parts of my hike that were unexpected. Hopefully this will help other thru-hikers prepare for their journeys.
1. Rolling Terrain
The trail is far more rolling and less mountainous than I expected. In the Northeast, hikes often start flat before a long, steep climb to a summit. Georgia felt completely different: few steep sections, with the trail mostly meandering along ridgelines. It’s been easy to carry momentum between the ups and downs. …
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