What an amazing retreat this has been! We made ourselves at home immediately—mostly because the "cabin" is so warm and inviting. Hearing the constant voice of the river was a real pleasure. Our family is truly grateful for the week we have spent here. We will be...
  Springer Mountain TrailHiking  Hike this 4.7-mile loop on the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail, catching beautiful mountaintop views from multiple overlooks, hiking through a scenic hardwood forest, and crossing through a shady, mossy stream valley. Departing the often-crowded Springer Mountain summit, this loop on the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) grabs some solitude from a second summit overlook, one that rivals the view from the true Springer Mountain summit. The hike arcs south toward Springer Mountain, steadily gaining more than 350 feet in elevation and climbing through a rocky, boulder-filled forest. The hike passes the Benton MacKaye Trailhead on the left before reaching the Springer summit at just under 1 mile, catching summit views of the southern Appalachian mountains. The Springer Mountain Loop departs the summit, descending on the Appalachian Trail to the Benton Mackeye Trail. The hike reaches the BMT trailhead at 1.15 miles, turning right to follow the BMT’s white diamond trail blazes northbound. The hike reaches the first of several stream crossings at 3.5 miles, hiking through the shallow bed of Davis Creek. The damp, water-filled creek valley is a contrast to the dry, windswept landscape of Springer Mountain summit: vibrant green moss covers water-rounded boulders, and abundant wildflowers add vibrant color to the forest floor.
From Blue Ridge, GA – Go south on Aska Road to end (13.5 miles). Turn right on Newport Road, go 4.5 miles to end. Turn right onto Doublehead Gap Road; go 2.0 miles to (unmarked) USFS Road 42 on left (Mt. Pleasant Church on right). Turn onto USFS 42, drive 6.5 miles to AT crossing of Forest Road 42 and parking lot on left. |  The Memories What an amazing retreat this has been! We made ourselves at home immediately—mostly because the "cabin" is so warm and inviting. Hearing the constant voice of the river was a real pleasure. Our family is truly grateful for the week we have spent here. We will be back! We had a great time at Rolling River. We made some drinks, watched reality TV and some great movies. My sisters made some great food (I can't cook) and we ate too much junk food. We waved at the people on the train while we stood on the balcony. We also walked up and down to... We had a great time at Rolling River. We made some drinks, watched reality TV and some great movies. My sisters made some great food (I can't cook) and we ate too much junk food. We waved at the people on the train while we stood on the balcony. We also walked up and down to the water and train tracks. Take pictures to capture the memories you will make here. We will be back!!!! |
