Springer Mountain, Georgia Benchmark Lapel Pin by Geo-Situ

1 inch diameter
Cast in fine pewter
Military clutch back
Mounted on story card

PLACE NAME: Springer Mountain
ELEVATION: 3782 ft.
COORDINATES: N34 37' 36'' W84 11' 37''
LOCATION: Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail, Georgia, USA

Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, is located eight miles north of Amicalola, Georgia, in the northern part of the state.
It is estimated about 3-4 million people hike a portion of the 2,175 mile trail each year. Some will be among the 9,000 "completers" since the trail was established. Completers include multi-year section hikers as well as thru-hikers. State high points along the Appalachian trail are Clingmans Dome TN, High Point NJ, Greylock MA, Mount Washington NH, and the northern terminus, Mount Katahdin ME.