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Dahlonega, Georgia
Southern Gateway to the Appalachian Trail

The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring. In 2012, the equinox occurs on March 20, right in the middle of the NOrthBOunder kickoff season at Springer Mountain. Come join us in Dahlonega as we celebrate the first day of spring, Dahlonega's designation as an AT Trail Community and our connection with the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

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 5K Trail Run
Program and Schedule
A Look Around Dahlonega
Camping
Passports
T Shirts
Speakers/Authors
Films
Outdoor related workshops
Music
Equipment Vendors
Sponsors
Lodging
Food
Activities and Hikes
Shuttles
Past 2000 Miler Wall of Fame
2012 2000 Miler Challenge Wall
Links
Mildred Norman Ryder
Mildred Norman Ryder's 1952 AT Thru Hike
In honor of the 60th anniversay of Mildred Norman Ryder's first female thru hike of the AT in 1952, Trail Fest is partnering with Walk a Mile in My Shoes for a Community Shoe Drive. We will collect gently used shoes during the Trail Fest and donate them to local charities in Dahlonega. Mildred Norman Ryder, and her walks for peace, is the inspiration for WAMMS. WAMMS founder DonnaChristine Park, The Little Ol' Lady AND the SHOES, will be here from Arizona and at the collection booth in the park. Save those shoes you no longer wear and bring them to Trail Fest! More info to come.
Interested in volunteering? Click here.

Past 2000 Milers please click here and sign our Wall of Fame.

2012 2000 Milers please click here and sign our Challenge Wall.
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   snowman on Springer
AT Henry at the first (or last) white blaze on Springer on January 1
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