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Highlights, Driving Directions, and Facilities

Just after the summary information in each trip, a highlights section mentions interesting historical details about the area or notable natural features. Each trip includes driving directions from the central metro area of Atlanta and beginning on major roads, such as I-85, I-75, and I-285. Each trip also includes a mention of the facilities, such as restrooms, water sources, and campgrounds available in the trailhead area.

GPS Waypoints

The maps in this book include numbered waypoints that indicate trailheads, important trail junctions, notable natural features, and backcountry campsites. On maps that show multiple trips, the waypoint number is preceded by the trip number. For each waypoint, you will find corresponding coordinates. Each waypoint coordinate includes the latitude, which is expressed in degrees (numbered from 0º to 90º north or south) and decimal-minutes. For example, the latitude for the beginning of the Appalachian Approach Trail is N34º 33.4590'. Each coordinate also includes the longitude, which is expressed in degrees (numbered from 0º to 180º east or west) and decimal-minutes. For example, the longitude for the start of the Appalachian Approach Trail is W84º 14.9581'. Put the latitude and longitude together, and the first waypoint for the Approach Trail is expressed like this: N34º 33.4590' W84º 14.9581'.