Odycus - Oct 28, 2019 2:50 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2019
An aggressive stroll
Interesting high point: there are three routes, one entirely by foot (I didn't take), one by car to the parking lot and shuttle to the top (I didn't take), and finally by car to the parking lot and 0.6 mile steep, switchbacked paved trail to the top. I took this one and am glad I did, as I got there at 4:30pm and they were closing at 5:00pm.
Wallylongridge - Oct 19, 2019 4:55 am Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2019
HP # 27
This is a pretty cool area and a nice little trail to the Summit!
vanman798 - Oct 9, 2019 1:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2019
State Highpoint #26
I must agree with the author of this page when he says "No matter how you hike it, this is one of the most enjoyable Eastern U.S. highpoints". It just a cool mountain and so unexpected for a non-mountainous state like GA. Huge summit platform/tower gives one access to beautiful views in all directions. I just hiked up the paved trail from the parking lot, didn't use the shuttle bus service.
HikerHel - Aug 14, 2019 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2019
Highpoint # 19
Nice hike from Jack's Gap! Sure glad I remembered the bug spray; it's definitely needed.
radbb - May 18, 2019 12:48 pm Date Climbed: May 16, 2019
Glorious day and glorious views
It was a picture postcard day. Just perfect. The views were just incredible...
billydheyhey - Nov 16, 2018 2:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2017
HP #33!
Very touristy feel to it for a state highpoint. I love the panoramic views from all points of the tower, though.
themnkid - Oct 23, 2018 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2018
Beautiful Day
Nice well kept area. Took the bus up from the lot. The USGS marker is inside a locked door at the center.
marciamallow - May 26, 2018 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2011
HP #15
Pretty area
Kristalea - Apr 17, 2018 1:36 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2017
Highpoint #19
Remnants of Tropical Storm Nate really kept me from enjoying this summit. It was cold and windy with no visibility but what a great experience...I will have to come back!
Joelam - Apr 15, 2018 12:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2017
Brasstown Bald #6
Barely made summit before sunset. On a work trip, I rented a convertible Mustang and ran upstate to make this sunset. Saw a few bats flying on the way down.
NonaRider - Mar 29, 2018 11:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2000
At least I walked the final half mile. Lots of folks out today since the weather was great.
Walkoutnow - Nov 22, 2016 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Nov 20, 2016
HP #19
Third of a 5 HP long weekend. Alone at top, 21 degrees with nice wind. Great views, except for the multiple fires in the visible area. On to South Carolina from here...
McCannster - Nov 21, 2016 10:36 am Date Climbed: Nov 17, 2016
#33
Did this first thing in the morning, and had the entire place to ourselves. Views were really good, but lots of fires in the area.
TJ311 - Nov 12, 2016 6:18 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2016
Highpoint # 21
On a 3 week RV trip. Hit 4 state highpoints. Dogs in tow. Took the short hike up from the parking lot. Beautiful day and great autumn colors. Stayed at a campground about 8 miles away and we could see the summit tower from town (Hiawassee) Pretty amazing.
jdzaharia - Oct 10, 2016 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2016
Clear Day
Great views in all directions. Hit both Towns and Union County HPs.
mbjakusz - Sep 12, 2016 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2014
HP #13
This was our 13th Highpoint and the first stop on our week long trip of six Highpoints. We made the short hike from the parking lot to the summit. There is a shuttle that can run you to the top.
larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 10:55 am Date Climbed: May 8, 2016
Larvitour Stop #9
I started up from Jack's Gap at 6 am, hoping to catch the sunrise at the summit... but I got to the top an hour late. Oh well. The views were still quite nice in the morning light, and I had the high point almost to myself.
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2013
Way back from FL
Drove to parking lot and hiked the rest of the way up
Odycus - Oct 28, 2019 2:50 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2019
An aggressive strollInteresting high point: there are three routes, one entirely by foot (I didn't take), one by car to the parking lot and shuttle to the top (I didn't take), and finally by car to the parking lot and 0.6 mile steep, switchbacked paved trail to the top. I took this one and am glad I did, as I got there at 4:30pm and they were closing at 5:00pm.
Wallylongridge - Oct 19, 2019 4:55 am Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2019
HP # 27This is a pretty cool area and a nice little trail to the Summit!
vanman798 - Oct 9, 2019 1:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2019
State Highpoint #26I must agree with the author of this page when he says "No matter how you hike it, this is one of the most enjoyable Eastern U.S. highpoints". It just a cool mountain and so unexpected for a non-mountainous state like GA. Huge summit platform/tower gives one access to beautiful views in all directions. I just hiked up the paved trail from the parking lot, didn't use the shuttle bus service.
HikerHel - Aug 14, 2019 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2019
Highpoint # 19Nice hike from Jack's Gap! Sure glad I remembered the bug spray; it's definitely needed.
radbb - May 18, 2019 12:48 pm Date Climbed: May 16, 2019
Glorious day and glorious viewsIt was a picture postcard day. Just perfect. The views were just incredible...
billydheyhey - Nov 16, 2018 2:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2017
HP #33!Very touristy feel to it for a state highpoint. I love the panoramic views from all points of the tower, though.
themnkid - Oct 23, 2018 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2018
Beautiful DayNice well kept area. Took the bus up from the lot. The USGS marker is inside a locked door at the center.
captain.ron - Sep 10, 2018 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2018
Hiked up Jacks Knob TrailGreat hike on a perfect day!
marciamallow - May 26, 2018 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2011
HP #15Pretty area
Kristalea - Apr 17, 2018 1:36 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2017
Highpoint #19Remnants of Tropical Storm Nate really kept me from enjoying this summit. It was cold and windy with no visibility but what a great experience...I will have to come back!
Joelam - Apr 15, 2018 12:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2017
Brasstown Bald #6Barely made summit before sunset. On a work trip, I rented a convertible Mustang and ran upstate to make this sunset. Saw a few bats flying on the way down.
NonaRider - Mar 29, 2018 11:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2000
Peak #25 [NonaRider][Date Approximate]
wannabepeakbagger - Oct 31, 2017 8:15 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2017
Almost drive upAt least I walked the final half mile. Lots of folks out today since the weather was great.
Walkoutnow - Nov 22, 2016 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Nov 20, 2016
HP #19Third of a 5 HP long weekend. Alone at top, 21 degrees with nice wind. Great views, except for the multiple fires in the visible area. On to South Carolina from here...
McCannster - Nov 21, 2016 10:36 am Date Climbed: Nov 17, 2016
#33Did this first thing in the morning, and had the entire place to ourselves. Views were really good, but lots of fires in the area.
TJ311 - Nov 12, 2016 6:18 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2016
Highpoint # 21On a 3 week RV trip. Hit 4 state highpoints. Dogs in tow. Took the short hike up from the parking lot. Beautiful day and great autumn colors. Stayed at a campground about 8 miles away and we could see the summit tower from town (Hiawassee) Pretty amazing.
jdzaharia - Oct 10, 2016 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2016
Clear DayGreat views in all directions. Hit both Towns and Union County HPs.
mbjakusz - Sep 12, 2016 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2014
HP #13This was our 13th Highpoint and the first stop on our week long trip of six Highpoints. We made the short hike from the parking lot to the summit. There is a shuttle that can run you to the top.
larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 10:55 am Date Climbed: May 8, 2016
Larvitour Stop #9I started up from Jack's Gap at 6 am, hoping to catch the sunrise at the summit... but I got to the top an hour late. Oh well. The views were still quite nice in the morning light, and I had the high point almost to myself.
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2013
Way back from FLDrove to parking lot and hiked the rest of the way up