Looking for your next adventure, just a short drive from the ATL? Worry not, travelers, we’ve got just the spot for you to check out: the highest point in all of Georgia!
What is the highest point in Georgia?
Brasstown Bald, just a short drive from Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen, is the highest point in the state of Georgia. Rising 4,784 feet above sea-level, Brasstown Bald is the perfect spot for travelers looking for spectacular views, a beautiful way to experience nature, and so much more!
About Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, and has a 360° view of four states: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The Visitor Information Center is the highest point in Georgia and offers tons of fun activities for families, hikers, friends, or any visitor!
On the Bald, travelers will find:
- picnic areas with great views
- a general store with locally made products
- three trailheads just off of the parking lot
- a mountaintop natural science & history museum
- the observation deck, where you’ll be able to view four states and, when the weather is right, the Atlanta skyline (which is about 85 miles, as the crow flies)
In other words, there’s something on the Brasstown Bald for everyone to enjoy! The Brasstown Bald visitor center is set to reopen to the public for the season in mid-March. You can learn more and plan your trip by visiting the USDA Forest Service’s website, here!
Want to see the views from Brasstown Bald RIGHT NOW!?
Well, you actually can… no hiking required! If you’re curious about what the views from the top of Brasstown Bald look like right now, you can check in on their 24/7 webcam, located at the top of the peak right here.
See you at Brasstown Bald, Atlanta!