Our next day takes us to a section of the Appalachian Trail where we will climb along ridge tops and see views of the southern mountains. April is the perfect time of year for spotting wildflowers such as trillium and pink ladyslippers. This beautiful, clear, cool river is surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Mountains. The AT crosses our path here. The forest contains a great variety of undisturbed plants and wildflowers and was the location for the film Nell.
Trip begins and ends in Atlanta.