Record SL-637587 · Wikidata Q2906951
Blood Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,355
m
4,446 ft
Prominence
451 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
34.7397° N,
83.9370° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBlood Mountain is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail and the sixth-tallest mountain in Georgia, with an elevation of 4,458 feet (1,359 m). It is located on the border of Lumpkin County with Union County and is within the boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Blood Mountain Wilderness. There are several waterfalls, hiking trails and other recreational areas in the vicinity. This mountain marks the southernmost range limit for many Northern and Appalachian species, especially for plant species. Blood Mountain is the high point of the Apalachicola River watershed via the Chattahoochee River.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Mountain | 1,012 m | NE 65° | 1.2 km |
| Turkey Stamp | 1,150 m | SW 247° | 1.4 km |
| Slaughter Mountain | 1,317 m | NW 306° | 1.5 km |
| Brushy Knob | 982 m | S 192° | 1.7 km |
| Rocky Mountain | 1,078 m | S 162° | 2.0 km |
| Gaddis Mountain | 1,079 m | SW 243° | 2.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosswalk | Blood Mountain | V1-2 | 43 m |
| Shelter Crack | Blood Mountain | V2 | 43 m |
| Slice of Pie | Blood Mountain | V0 | 43 m |
| slice of cheese | big cheese | V2 | 43 m |
| Anytime Soon | Preacher's Rock Boulders | V7-8 | 7.8 km |
| Ball Dropper | Tesnatee Gap Trail | V3 | 8.2 km |