GLASSY MOUNTAIN

LOCATION: Georgia
TRIP STARTS: Glassy Mt. Road Gate
TRIP ENDS: Glassy Mt. Road Gate
TOTAL DISTANCE: 1.60 Miles
HIKE TYPE: In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult
TRAIL USED: Glassy Mt. Road
TRAIL TRAFFIC: Moderate
TRIP TYPE: In and Out, Backtrack Hike
MORE INFORMATION: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 1755 Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 770 297-3000

HIGHLIGHTS: This hike to Glassy Mountain is on the forest road and is not actually on a trail. It is a steep ~500′ climb to the fire tower which is open to the public and has outstanding 360 views. Lake Burton can be seen in the distance to the west/southwest.

There is a working cell tower, large field, and helicopter landing pad here (and even a horseshoe pit), but no camping is permitted on the summit. Please follow the posted rules so this great view remains open to the public.

Guidebook For This Area

Guidebook For This Area

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