Climbed Blood Mtn. on this date in 1974. From the journal "no sweat." Must have been getting in better shape.
Here is a shot of the hiking crew on that day. Not sure of the order but I am on the right and it includes Leonard from Arkansas, Kevin (Maryland), Keith (Georgia) and that's Ralph crashed in between. Here is a portion of the USGS map of the period showing the trail.
And a profile map of the current trail that I got from the GATC. (https://www.georgia-atclub.org/)
Thanks to the volunteers!