| Pine Mountain | |
| Elevation Ft: | 1562 |
| Elevation Ref: | [1] |
| Prominence Ft: | 582 |
| Location: | Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Range: | Appalachian Mountains |
| Coordinates: | 34.1765°N -84.7452°W |
| Coordinates Ref: | [2] |
| Topo: | USGS Allatoona Dam |
| Easiest Route: | Hike |
Pine Mountain is a summit in Cartersville, Georgia.[3] At its highest point, the mountain has an elevation of 1562feet. Pine Mountain contains several miles worth of hiking trails.
Pine Mountain is located in southeastern Bartow County. I-75 runs to the west of the mountain, while Lake Allatoona is located to the east. The summit, located inside Cartersville's city limits, is mostly treeless and contains several rock outcrops.[4] Lake Allatoona, Cartersville, Plant Bowen and Atlanta are visible from the summit. With an elevation of 1562feet, Pine Mountain is the third tallest mountain of Bartow County, if using a 100feet prominence rule.[5] Much of land around the mountain used to be owned by businessman and politician Mark Anthony Cooper.[6]
There are two trails that ascend the mountain: the East Loop and the West Loop trails. The East Loop can be accessed from State Route 20 spur, while the West Loop trailhead is located near I-75 Exit 288. The East and West Loops are part of the Pine Mountain Recreational Area trail system and are connected to trails that lead to Cooper's Furnace near Allatoona Dam.[7] The two trails rise over 600 feet over a course of a mile and contain several switchbacks.[8] [9]