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Brasstown Bald - This mountain's Visitor Center is the highest point in Georgia, at 4,784 feet above sea level. You will find it is a short drive from Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen.
Blood Mountain - This mountain is one of the most popular day hikes in North Georgia. It’s the highest-elevation summit on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
Stone Mountain - The park includes 3200 acres featuring outdoor recreational activities, seasonal attractions, and a variety of on-site lodging options.
Sawnee Mountain Preserve - The mountain in Cumming is made up of 963 acres that include multiple hiking trails, Indian Seats, a tree canopy classroom, a playground, two picnic pavilions, a climbing area, an amphitheater, and a visitor center.
Red Top Mountain - The park at Red Top Mountain is best known for the 12,000-acre lake. But it also includes camping and hiking with more than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park.
