Tentative Reservation Made at Hiker Hostel on March 15th

This is getting serious! Planning to fly into Atlanta on March 15th, take the MARTA to the most northern spot, get shuttled to the Hiker Hostel and having a great breakfast on the 16th before being shuttled up to the base of the trail. All sounds good but now am thinking that leaving on the 10th may be better - get as much mileage in before taking a quick bread to get to Ben's conference meet. Will have to think about it. One way airfare is about $130.00 at this point.