Mountain Crossings' Annual Thru Hiker Season Kick Off Party February 24, 2018

Every year Mountain Crossings starts off the most fun time of the year (aka Thru Hiker Season) with a little welcoming shindig! The only thing better than spending a day in the mountains hanging out with a bunch of other outdoor loving folks, checking out great gear, listening to music and munching on food is when you come rolling right off the Appalachian Trail, 30 miles into your thru hike, and inadvertently find yourself at this party! Whether you are thru hiking the AT this year, are an avid section or day hiker, or simply love spending time in the mountains, Mountain Crossings invites you to join us for our 2018 Thru Hiker Season Kick Off Party!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24 and come join us to help kick off this year's thru hiker season! We look forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, honoring thru hikers, and spending time with members of our community!

Our mission

We want to help hikers enjoy the beautiful trails that wind through Union County, GA. Our most famous trail is, of course, the Appalachian Trail, but we have many, many more as well. We hope this site will help you find just the right trail for your enjoyment.

Latest Update

October 2017

2018 Throughhiker party announcement

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Contact

Email: info@UnioncountyATcommunity.net

Union County, Georgia and it's county seat, Blairsville, were selected by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) as an AT Community in 2010. This recognizes our community's efforts to promote and protect the Appalachian Trail and to provide support to those who hike it.

We have many other trails in our area, some of which connect to the AT while many are separate. For those seeking a less wild hiking experience, we have Meeks Park, a series of short trails located near our downtown. Many of our trails are located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (CONF), and even within protected wilderness areas. So, we have hiking for all age groups and levels of fitness. Come on out and enjoy our trails.