Springer Mountain, marking the southern tip of the 2,150-mile Appalachian Trail, looms in the distance.

In Springer Mountain, in Georgia, it is just up and down.

The most popular approach trail to Springer Mountain starts at the visitor's center of Amicalola Falls State Park and is 8.3 miles (13.4 km) in length.

Springer Mountain is included within Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area.

Springer Mountain, near the center of the recreation area, is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

Mr. Hipps, who has already traversed 1,291 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia, said he was lucky to do eight miles a day.

Baxter Peak is in front of you, just a few miles, and Springer Mountain is almost right behind you.

Noontootla Creek begins close to Springer Mountain at an elevation of 3045 feet above sea level.

Springer Mountain and the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail are in the district, along with a portion of the Toccoa River.

Another trail connects the falls to the terminus of the Appalachian Trail on nearby Springer Mountain.