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Jun 9, 2021 · Mountains in Georgia: our favorite hikes. Hike to exceptional summit views on our favorite trails to the tallest mountains in Georgia, scaling lofty peaks and summits to catch some of the Peach State’s best views. From the lofty peaks of Brasstown Bald and Rabun Bald to the rolling landscape of Arabia and the rocky ridgeline of Pine Mountain ...
The country's mountainous terrain boasts about 1,751 named peaks, with Mount Shkhara (5,193m/17,037ft), Mount Janga (5,074m/16,647ft), and Mount Mkinvartsveri (Kazbegi) (5,033m/16,516ft) being the tallest. These overshadow the Alps' Mont Blanc (4,809m/15,777ft), illustrating the grandeur of Georgian mountains.
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Explore the majestic beauty of Georgia's mountains. From snow-capped peaks of Caucasus to lush green forests, discover the country's diverse and stunning mountain landscapes and their unique natural features.
- Fort Mountain
- Blood Mountain
- Black Rock Mountain
- Stone Mountain
- Brasstown Bald Mountain
- Hightower Bald
- Slaughter Mountain
- Wolfpen Ridge
- Dick’S Knob
- Rabun Bald
Located in: Fort Mountain State Park Height: 2,850 feet Nearby City: Ellijay Known For: High up on the peak of Fort Mountain there is a small section of an ancient rock wall. Only one 855 foot piece of the wall is standing and no one really knows what the wall was for or how far it extended. But it’s believed that one of the Native American tribes ...
Located in: Chattahoochee National Forest Height: 4,458 feet Nearby City: Blairsville Known For: Blood Mountain is one of the mountains in Georgia that’s part of the Appalachian Trail. In fact, the summit of Blood Mountain is the highest point of the Appalachian Trailin Georgia. It can be a challenging hike, so if you’re not a very experienced hike...
Located in: Black Rock Mountain State Park Height: 3,640 feet Nearby City: Mountain City Known For: Black Rock Mountain is a popular tourist destination in Georgia. Because it’s visited by so many people every year it can get crowded, but it’s pretty accessible. It’s more accessible than many other mountains in Georgia. There is a paved road that g...
Located in: Stone Mountain Park Height: 1,686 feet Nearby City: Atlanta Known For: Stone Mountain sits just outside the major metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia. This mountain is famous for a few different things. On reason it’s famous is because it’s the largest mountain of sheer rock in the U.S. Another reason why Stone Mountain is famous is because ...
Located in: Chattahoochee National Forest Height: 4, 784 feet Nearby City: Blairsville Known For: Brasstown Bald is the tallest peak in Georgia. It’s a very popular spot in the fall because it’s the best spot in the state for leaf peeping. You can drive most of the way up the mountain if you want to. From the parking lot it’s just a half-mile walk ...
Located in: Southern Nantahala Wilderness Height: 4,568 feet Nearby City: Mountain City Known For: Hightower Bald isn’t far from Hiawassee, Georgia where the Appalachian Trail head is. One of the things that Hightower Bald is famous for is that it sits right on the border of North Carolina and Georgia. If you’re standing on the summit you can stand...
Located in: Blue Ridge Mountains Height: 4,338 feet Nearby City: Blairsville Known For: Slaughter Mountain isn’t far from Blood Mountain. It’s also very close to one of the stops on the Appalachian Trail called Neel’s Gap. If you want to see the best views on Slaughter Mountain you should pick up the Jarrard Trail which is part of the Appalachian T...
Located in: Blueridge Mountains Height: 4,561feet Nearby City: Blairsville Known For: Wolfpen Ridge is the mountain ridge that Brasstown Bald is part of. You can pick up trails that will take you all along Wolfpen Ridge from Brasstown Bald. If you’re hiking up along Wolfpen Ridge make sure that you have plenty of water with you, especially if you’r...
Located in: Southern Nantahala Wilderness Height: 4,620 feet Nearby City: Mountain City Known For: The summit of Dick’s Knob is almost directly on the border between North Carolina and Georgia. It’s just a little less than a half mile from the summit to North Carolina. There are no trails that go over the summit but you can reach the summit by taki...
Located in: Blue Ridge Mountains Height: 4,696 feet Nearby City: Sky Valley Known For: Rabun Bald is the second highest peak in Georgia. A hike to the summit is worth the effort because you will be able to see for about 100 miles in all directions from the top of the mountain. But be careful! According to Native American legend there are people tha...
Rocky Mountain is the name of nine distinct mountains located in the North Georgia mountains that are spread among six different counties in Georgia. Fannin County. Rocky Mountain, [1] elevation 3,080, is located west of Gaddistown, less than two miles (3 km) west of the Union County border. [2] Gilmer County. Rocky Mountain, Gilmer County, Georgia
Use the interactive Georgia scenic drives map below to get an idea of where to find Georgia’s most scenic mountain roads and plan your scenic road trip! Hint: use the map menu (top left) to hide/display different routes or points of interest.
