Hike to the Brasstown Bald Peak

Blairsville, GA
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Hike to the Brasstown Bald Peak
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Distance
1.42 miles
Elevation Gain
430 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Added by Jason Clemmons

Just 2 hours away from the hectic day to day of Atlanta is the highest point in Georgia, Brasstown Bald Mountain!

Once you make it to the parking area (parking fee required) to Brasstown Bald you will be at about 4284 feet elevation. From there you will have a short (0.6 mile) but steep hike to the tower that sits atop Brasstown Bald. Along the path you will see Rhododendron and various other blooms depending on the season. Brasstown Bald is 4784 feet making it the highest point in Georgia!! There is a few benches along the way to catch a breath if needed. Also during the summer and fall season they offer a bus ride to the top. The dedicated hiker can see an incredible sunrise from here! The sunsets that go down behind the southern Appalachian mountains are also very stunning!!

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Kaytee Cooper
8/27/2025
Crowded
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Michelle Dunlop
4/25/2025
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Jared Beeler
9/15/2020
Awesome tower.
This is a really cool place to check out and is definitely worth stopping at. This wooden tower is amazing and has some of ...
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Jean-Claude Linossi
3/23/2018
Brasstown Bald Trail
Beautiful place in North Georgia with great views of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Brittany Shiver
3/3/2018
Sweeping views
You can make this easy or difficult by choosing to take a hike up the Arkaquah trail to get here (a well worth-it challenge, ...
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Maria Zimmer
11/26/2017
Gorgeous
Absolutely incredible view!! Hike is easy, very short but steep. Definitely worth going to.
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Christian Murillo
3/27/2017
Sunning views and great stargazing
The hike to the top of Brasstown Bald provides arguably the best mountain views in all of North Georgia. The viewing platform at ...
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Eric Sullivan
12/14/2016
Great view!
The hike up is pretty steep but it is a short hike. If you have anyone who would have trouble making the hike the ...
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Alex E
9/3/2016
Short Hike with a Spectacular View
This hike is short and sweet. Its perfect for the any age group and an easy one for the pup to tag along. The ...
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Victoria Boop
7/9/2016
Arkaquah Trail
Hiked this peak via Arkaquah trail right on Trackrock Gap Road (park at the petroglyphs). Trailhead to summit it's about 12 miles round trip. ...
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Matthew Hernandez
4/17/2016
Jacks Knob Trail
If you want to do more hiking then pull over on the parking lot at the beginning of the access road (180 split) form ...
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