Springer Approach ... With Baby on Board ?

“We are going to be staying in North Georgia for a few days in November and I am thinking about a dayhike - preferably one that I can carry my 19 month-old in the backpack/carrier. The approach trail has the most appeal to me but I know it's tough. Is it too tough to do safely with a little one on my back?”

“well you won't have to worry much about altitude sickness”

“You should be fine, Coop. There are a few areas where the trail gets rather overgrown at this time of year and footing can be alittle tricky; be careful and you'll be fine.”

“get grandmaw to watch the baby and go have fun....”

“hMmmm... 8.8 miles.. 1500 climbs five times.. hMmmmm.. It's your call.”

“To quote G00SE,

'That trail's a b!tch!'

Of course, he hiked up it in the rain and then ran back down it. (it's a long story) I don't think I'd do it as a dayhike with baby on board.”

“Thanks for the feedback ya'll.

Another - more tame option is the AT between Neel's Gap and Hogpen Gap which I think is only about 5 miles and not as many ups.”

“Neels to Hogpen is a nice pretty stretch, but there are some ups and downs. It's also about 6.4 miles. But still, on a good day, you'd probably be alright.”