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BLOOD MOUNTAIN
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| LOCATION:
North Georgia |
| HIKE
STARTS: Reece Memorial Lot |
| HIKE ENDS:
Reece Memorial Lot |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 4.8 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
In and Out, Backtrack Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult |
| TRAILS
USED: Reece Access Trail, A.T. |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Day or Overnight Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
Georgia ATC |
HIGHLIGHTS: Blood Mountain is
the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in the state of Georgia, and it is a
popular destination for both overnight and day hikers since there are
magnificent views from a rock outcropping at the summit. Blood Mountain and
nearby Slaughter Gap were once the site of a major battle between the Cherokee
and the Creek Indians. The summit is also known for an old stone shelter built
by the Civilian Conservation Core during the 1930’s. It is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places and is still used by hikers as a
backcountry shelter (although no water is available at the summit). It's a steep climb
to the summit of Blood Mountain at 4,461 feet but the views from a rock
outcropping near the shelter are spectacular.
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