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Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail and the sixth-tallest mountain in Georgia. Learn about its history, hiking trails, views, waterfalls and wildlife.
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Explore Blood Mountain, the tallest peak on Georgia's Appalachian Trail, with stunning summit views and diverse trails. Find out how to hike, backpack and camp on this popular and rugged mountain north of Helen, Georgia.
- Blood Mountain on The Appalachian Trail: The Hike
- More Hiking and Backpacking Adventures at Blood Mountain
- After The Adventure
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The adventure begins at the Byron Reece Trailhead near Neels Gap (view maps and driving directions), diving into a rhododendron-filled creek valley and beginning to climb the mountain’s lower elevations. The blue-blazed Byron Reece Trailcrosses a creek bed and ascends stone stairs as it switches back, gaining elevation. The trail meets the Appalach...
Up for more mileage on this hike? From the mountain’s summit, continue following the AT to the Freeman Trail, hiking the Blood Mountain Loop through the mountain’s middle elevations in a rocky forest. Or check out our Blood Mountain hiking, backpacking and camping guide for more adventure inspiration in this scenic North Georgia wilderness. And for...
Keep soaking up those fantastic North Georgia mountain views! Make a short drive into Hiawassee to visit our new hiking outfitter store, Trailful Outdoor Co. Our Atlanta Trails crew is in the shop every day giving out free tips and info on our favorite local trails and adventures, and our favorite places to grab a celebratory after-hike bite to eat...
Enjoy stunning views from the highest summit on the AT in Georgia, climbing through a lush, mossy creek valley and rocky clearings. This popular hike is 4.3 miles round trip from Neels Gap, with a steep ascent and limited parking.
May 13, 2021 · Enjoy stunning views from Georgia's highest Appalachian Trail summit on a six-mile loop hike. Climb the AT and Byron Reece Trails to the Blood Mountain summit, then loop back through a fern-filled forest on the Freeman Trail.
A challenging 4-mile hike to the highest point of the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. See reviews, photos, and conditions of this popular and scenic trail near Blairsville, Georgia.
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- Blairsville, Georgia, United States
A 4.7-mile out-and-back hike to the summit of Blood Mountain in Georgia, following the white-blazed AT. Enjoy varied terrain, rocky sections, views, and a shelter at the top.
Enjoy the scenic views and outdoor activities at Blood Mountain Cabins, located near the Appalachian Trail and the Chattahoochee National Forest. These no-frills cabins are ideal for those who want to get back to simpler times and enjoy the wilderness.
