APPALACHIAN TRAIL - GA - SLACKPACKING - DAY 3 - FLIP FLOP -STARTED COOPER GAP TO WOODY GAP/HORSE GAP TO COOPER

We decided to ease into the day with a hike starting from Cooper Gap, covering 8 miles to Woody Gap. The first 4 miles were fantastic, but the trail got pretty tough towards the end. We finished early enough to grab some lunch—though we were hoping for burgers, we settled for convenience store chicken in Suches. After lunch, we returned to Horse Gap and hiked nearly 2 miles back to Cooper Gap. Keeping track of all the gap names was a bit dizzying! Instead of car camping, we stayed at the Above the Clouds Hostel.

Sassafras Mountain