.jpg%3F1634425575&w=3840&q=75)
Brasstown Bald
Protruding over 4,784-feet above sea level, this mountainous summit is the highest point in the state.
Plan Around Brasstown Bald
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Brasstown Bald Details
Protruding over 4,784-feet above sea level, this mountainous summit is the highest point in the state. From the observation deck at the top, you will have 360-degree views of the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest, as well as the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Valleys below. If you are lucky enough to visit on a clear day, you will even see the state lines of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. You can visit the peak via a shuttle bus or by hiking a short but steep ½ mile nature trail. This mountain is also spiritually significant to Cherokee tribes. Legend has it that early tribes moved to the peak to avoid a flood that swept through the land. Since the mountain lacked any wild game for hunting, the Great Spirit cleared the trees from the summit so the people could plant crops and live from the product instead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
N/A
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Brasstown Bald
Compare nearby parks around Brasstown Bald when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Brasstown Bald
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Brasstown Bald while the map context is still fresh.
0.0 mi away
Brasstown Bald
Georgia is tallest mountain is an outdoor wonderland for both humans and birds.
0.0 mi away
Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway
For picture-perfect views of Georgias Appalachian Mountains, spend the day driving along this 40.6-mile looping byway.
0.3 mi away
Brasstown Bald Peak
You might be surprised to find out that the hike to the summit of Georgias tallest mountain is only half a mile long.
6.2 mi away
Blue Hole and High Shoals Creek Falls
A moderate 2.5-mile trek through the High Shoals Scenic Area in the Chattahoochee National Forest takes you to not one but two different waterfalls for swimming.
9.7 mi away
Helton Creek Falls
Easily accessible right off the main road in Helen, this swimming hole is buzzing with locals and visitors on a warm summer day.
