Black Mountain (Georgia)
| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Black Mountain, viewed from Gilmer County | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3609[1] |
| Prominence | 400 ft (120 m)[2] |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 34°36′48″N 84°12′17″W / 34.6133879°N 84.2047028°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Black Mountain | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Nimblewill |
Black Mountain is located in Georgia USA on the boundary between Dawson and Gilmer counties. The summit is the highest point in Dawson County. It is in the Chattahoochee National Forest and is part of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area.
Geography
Black Mountain is located on the county line between Dawson and Gilmer counties. Its elevation is about 3,600 feet.[2] The mountain is located about 4 miles north of Amicalola Falls State Park, 14 miles northwest of Dahlonega and 17 miles east/southeast of Ellijay.[3] Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Black Mountain.[2] Other nearby geographical features include Nimblewill Gap, Frosty Mountain and Tickanetley Creek.[3][2]
Hiking
Black Mountain can be reached via the Appalachian Approach Trail. It is a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) hike north from Amicalola Falls State Park, a 0.6-mile (0.97 km) hike north from Nimblewill Gap, and a 2.3-mile (3.7 km) hike south from Springer Mountain on the trail.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Black Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Black Mountain, Georgia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ a b United States Geological Survey (May 10, 2016). Nimblewill, GA quadrangle (Topographic map). Reston, VA: United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 10, 2016 – via TopoQuest.
- ^ "AT Approach Trail: Hiking Amicalola Falls to Springer Mountain". atlantatrails.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
External links
- "Georgia's Named Peaks - Dawson County". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
