Top Mountains in Georgia

Georgia's mountains are concentrated in the Blue Ridge province of the northern part of the state. The Southern Appalachians here are ancient, rounded, and densely forested — different in character from the sharp peaks of the West but spectacular in their own right.

Brasstown Bald (4,784 ft)
The highest point in Georgia, located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Blairsville. A paved road reaches within a half mile of the summit; a shuttle bus runs from the visitor center to the observation deck during busy seasons. From the top, on a clear day, you can see into four states — Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The summit is often above the cloud line, creating a sea-of-clouds effect in the valleys below.

Rabun Bald (4,696 ft)
The second-highest peak in Georgia, on the North Carolina border in Rabun County. The 4.4-mile Beegum Gap Trail from Hale Ridge Road is the standard approach. The summit fire tower offers panoramic views across the Blue Ridge. Rabun Bald is less visited than Brasstown Bald and rewards hikers with more solitude.

Blood Mountain (4,458 ft)
The highest point on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, accessible via the Freeman Trail from Vogel State Park or via the AT itself. A stone shelter near the summit dates to the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps. Blood Mountain is the most hiked peak in Georgia, with excellent views west across the Etowah River watershed.

Springer Mountain (3,782 ft)
The southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail — 2,190 miles to Mount Katahdin in Maine begin here. The summit is a pilgrimage site for long-distance hikers. A bronze plaque and a small register mark the official start. Springer is reached via the 8.5-mile approach trail from Amicalola Falls State Park.

Black Rock Mountain (3,640 ft)
The highest peak in Georgia's state park system, in Rabun County. Black Rock Mountain State Park sits on the Eastern Continental Divide. The views from the summit overlook are among the finest accessible by car in the state.