The hiker was near the Springer Mountain shelter when he called for help in deteriorating weather.
A hiker was safely rescued near Springer Mountain after dramatic temperature drops and unexpected snow complicated efforts for emergency responders in North Georgia's rugged backcountry.
The Appalachian Trail spans 2,181 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. And the exact halfway point of that entire span sits atop the South Mountain in Michaux State ...