Young Lick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Young Lick |
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Young Lick viewed from Brasstown Bald
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,809 ft (1,161 m) |
| Prominence | 280 ft (85 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Habersham, Rabun and Towns counties, Georgia, U.S.A. |
| Parent range | Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Tray Mountain |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Young Lick is a mountain located in the state of Georgia, USA. It's special because it sits right where three different counties meet: Habersham, Rabun, and Towns. The very top of this mountain, called Young Lick Knob, is one of the highest spots in Habersham County, reaching about 3,809 feet (1,161 meters) high. You can even find the famous Appalachian Trail crossing over Young Lick Knob!
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About Young Lick Mountain
This mountain is important for a couple of cool reasons. It's not just a tall peak; it plays a special role in geography.
Where Three Counties Meet
First, Young Lick marks the exact spot where Habersham, Rabun, and Towns counties all come together. Imagine standing on the mountain and being in three different places at once! This makes it a unique landmark for these areas.
The Triple-Divide Peak
Even more interesting, Young Lick is known as a "triple-divide" peak. This means it's part of the Eastern Continental Divide. What's a triple-divide? It's a place where rain that falls on the mountain flows into three completely separate major river systems.
Water's Journey to the Ocean
- To the Northeast: Water flows into the Savannah River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
- To the Southeast: Water flows into the Chattahoochee River, then the Apalachicola River, and finally empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
- To the West: Water takes a longer journey. It flows into the Hiwassee River, then the Tennessee River, the Ohio River, and finally joins the mighty Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
So, a single raindrop falling on Young Lick could end up in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, depending on which side of the mountain it lands!
