Black Mountain (Georgia) Explained

Black Mountain
Elevation:3609
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:400
Prominence Ref:[2]
Range:Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
Map:USA Georgia
Map Size:160
Coordinates:34.6134°N -84.2047°W
Topo: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. Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, is located about 1miles 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 5.5miles hike north from Amicalola Falls State Park, a 0.6miles hike north from Nimblewill Gap, and a 2.3miles hike south from Springer Mountain on the trail.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 331172. Black Mountain. 2024-05-01.
  2. 7741. Black Mountain, Georgia. 2024-05-01.
  3. Nimblewill, GA . https://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=34.613423&lon=-84.204638&datum=nad27&zoom=8&map=auto&coord=d&mode=zomout&size=m. 10 May 2016.
  4. Web site: AT Approach Trail: Hiking Amicalola Falls to Springer Mountain. atlantatrails.com. live. 25 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20131223075555/http://www.atlantatrails.com:80/hiking-trails/at-approach-trail-hiking-amicalola-falls-to-springer-mountain/ . 2013-12-23 .