Record SL-638222 · Wikidata Q7539036
Slaughter Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,317
m
4,321 ft
Prominence
140 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
34.7479° N,
83.9505° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSlaughter Mountain, with an elevation of 4,338 ft (1,322 m), is the ninth-highest peak in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is located in Union County, Georgia and is the second-highest mountain in Union County. Its nearest higher neighbor is Blood Mountain, the highest peak in Union County and sixth-highest in Georgia. Slaughter Mountain was named in commemoration of a bloody battle between the Cherokee and Creek Indians.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Stamp | 1,150 m | S 183° | 1.5 km |
| Blood Mountain | 1,355 m | SE 126° | 1.5 km |
| Gaddis Mountain | 1,079 m | SW 205° | 2.3 km |
| Yellow Mountain | 1,012 m | E 100° | 2.4 km |
| Wildcat Knob | 1,197 m | N 345° | 2.4 km |
| Brushy Knob | 982 m | S 161° | 2.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosswalk | Blood Mountain | V1-2 | 1.5 km |
| Shelter Crack | Blood Mountain | V2 | 1.5 km |
| Slice of Pie | Blood Mountain | V0 | 1.5 km |
| slice of cheese | big cheese | V2 | 1.5 km |
| Anytime Soon | Preacher's Rock Boulders | V7-8 | 7.8 km |
| Ball Dropper | Tesnatee Gap Trail | V3 | 9.6 km |