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Mountains Close to North Atlanta

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City...

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City...

Apr 14 2 minutes read

With the North Georgia mountains just hours from the heart of Atlanta, there's no shortage of scenic views for city dwellers.


  1. Brasstown Bald -  This mountain's Visitor Center is the highest point in Georgia, at 4,784 feet above sea level. You will find it is a short drive from Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen.
  2. Blood Mountain - This mountain is one of the most popular day hikes in North Georgia. It’s the highest-elevation summit on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. 
  3. Stone Mountain - The park includes 3200 acres featuring outdoor recreational activities, seasonal attractions, and a variety of on-site lodging options.
  4. Sawnee Mountain Preserve - The mountain in Cumming is made up of  963 acres that include multiple hiking trails, Indian Seats, a tree canopy classroom, a playground, two picnic pavilions, a climbing area, an amphitheater, and a visitor center.
  5. Red Top Mountain - The park at Red Top Mountain is best known for the 12,000-acre lake. But it also includes camping and hiking with more than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park.

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