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Brasstown Bald viewed from the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway
Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain in Georgia.

Welcome to a guide about the amazing mountains in Georgia! This article will show you some of the most famous and tallest peaks in the state. Get ready to explore Georgia's beautiful natural high points!

Georgia's Tallest Mountains

This section lists the 11 tallest mountain peaks in Georgia. To be on this list, a mountain must rise at least 100 feet (about 30 meters) above the land around it. This is called its topographic prominence. All these super tall mountains are found in five counties in northeast Georgia.

Some of these mountains have clear, pointy tops, while others are high spots along a long ridge. You might find different lists of Georgia's highest mountains elsewhere, but this one includes all these important peaks!

Blood Mountain from Vogel State Park, Oct 2016 1
Blood Mountain, the 6th tallest mountain in Georgia.
The 11 highest summits of Georgia with at least 100 feet of topographic prominence

Rank Summit County Elevation Prominence Isolation Location
1 Brasstown Bald Towns/Union &100000000000014581630004,784 ft
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&100000000000006425184002,108 ft
643 m
&1000000000002564000000015.93 mi
25.6 km
34°52′27″N 83°48′38″W / 34.874199°N 83.810652°W / 34.874199; -83.810652 (Brasstown Bald)
2 Rabun Bald Rabun &100000000000014313409994,696 ft
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&100000000000003096768001,016 ft
310 m
&100000000000080628130005.01 mi
8.06 km
34°57′56″N 83°18′00″W / 34.965556°N 83.300003°W / 34.965556; -83.300003 (Rabun Bald)
3 Dick's Knob Rabun &100000000000014020799994,600 ft
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&10000000000000048768000160 ft
49 m
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1.46 km
34°59′08″N 83°31′18″W / 34.985556°N 83.521667°W / 34.985556; -83.521667 (Dick's Knob)
4 Hightower Bald Towns &100000000000013923260004,568 ft
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&10000000000000246277999808 ft
246 m
&100000000000038302390002.38 mi
3.83 km
34°59′05″N 83°37′13″W / 34.984696°N 83.620297°W / 34.984696; -83.620297 (Hightower Bald)
5 Wolfpen Ridge Towns/Union &100000000000013901929994,561 ft
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61 m
&100000000000011587280000.72 mi
1.16 km
34°51′49″N 83°48′31″W / 34.863744°N 83.808684°W / 34.863744; -83.808684 (Wolfpen Ridge)
6 Blood Mountain Lumpkin/Union &100000000000013587980004,458 ft
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&100000000000004511039991,480 ft
451 m
&1000000000001808902699911.24 mi
18.09 km
34°44′23″N 83°56′14″W / 34.73983°N 83.93712°W / 34.73983; -83.93712 (Blood Mountain)
7 Tray Mountain Towns/White &100000000000013502639994,430 ft
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&100000000000004514087991,481 ft
451 m
&100000000000133576000008.30 mi
13.36 km
34°48′04″N 83°41′02″W / 34.8012°N 83.68378°W / 34.8012; -83.68378 (Tray Mountain)
8 Grassy Ridge Rabun &100000000000013411199994,400 ft
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70 m
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1.67 km
34°59′01″N 83°28′59″W / 34.983682°N 83.483049°W / 34.983682; -83.483049 (Grassy Ridge)
9 Slaughter Mountain Union &100000000000013222219994,338 ft
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140 m
&100000000000015127834000.94 mi
1.51 km
34°44′53″N 83°57′01″W / 34.748055°N 83.950358°W / 34.748055; -83.950358 (Slaughter Mountain)
10 Double Spring Knob Rabun/Towns &100000000000013045440004,280 ft
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280 m
&100000000000089157657995.54 mi
8.92 km
34°52′42″N 83°39′24″W / 34.878472°N 83.656728°W / 34.878472; -83.656728 (Double Spring Knob)
10 Coosa Bald Union &100000000000013045440004,280 ft
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&10000000000000292608000960 ft
293 m
&100000000000036210239992.25 mi
3.62 km
34°46′44″N 83°57′48″W / 34.778891°N 83.963391°W / 34.778891; -83.963391 (Coosa Bald)

Other Blue Ridge Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains are a part of the larger Appalachian Mountains. Here are some other notable mountains found in this beautiful region of Georgia:

Mount Yonah from Chambers Lake 2009-10-28
Yonah Mountain is a famous landmark.
Mount Oglethorpe July 2015
Mount Oglethorpe is another well-known peak.

Ridge-and-Valley Mountains

The Ridge-and-Valley region of Georgia has long, parallel ridges and valleys. These mountains are different from the Blue Ridge, but still offer amazing views and outdoor adventures.

Pigeon Mountain (25654582565)
Pigeon Mountain is a popular spot for hiking.

Other Interesting Mountains

Georgia has many other unique mountains spread across the state. Some of these are isolated peaks that stand out from the surrounding flat land.

Blackjack Mountain (Carroll County, Georgia)
Blackjack Mountain in Carroll County.
Stone mountain
Stone Mountain is a famous granite dome.

See also

  • List of mountains in the United States
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