The Southern Appalachians have captured the hearts of hikers for generations. For more than fifty years, writers and outdoor enthusiasts have explored worn footpaths through these ancient mountains, among the oldest on Earth, from Virginia to the foothills of North Georgia.
The Len Foote Hike Inn in North Georgia offers a unique way to experience these temperate forests of hardwoods and pines. The rustic backcountry lodge, which opened in 1999, is accessible only by a five-mile hike and sits just a few miles from the beginning of the iconic Appalachian Trail.
Rhododendron tunnels with tangled arching branches, spring ephemeral wildflowers, and the sound of water flowing over rocks in cold, clear streams define the experience. The Southern Appalachians, crisscrossed by hundreds of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, offer a comforting return to nature.
