buzzdainer - Jul 4, 2011 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Wagon Road Trail
Hiked up the Wagon Road Trail from Young Harris College. Nice, gradual hike.
Alpinist - May 13, 2011 9:28 pm Date Climbed: May 13, 2011
Southern 6-pack
Second of a 6 state HP weekend. Flew into Knoxville, then hit the HPs for TN, GA, SC, NC, KY and VA. This is my 41st state HP. Surprisingly, I had the summit all to myself considering it was a Friday in May. Unfortunately, the tower wasn't open yet.
Took Jack's Knob Trail from the bottom of the 180 spur. Beautiful, warm, sunny day with no clouds in the sky.
islandborn11 - Apr 3, 2011 12:00 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
One of the best highpoint gift shops Ive seen
Had planned on making a real hike out of it but somehow missed the turnoff after finding the national forest sign and next thing I knew, I was in the parking lot. Still, I got some good leg stretching on the walk up from there and some nice views. First of two (TN) that day.
Corona - Jan 25, 2011 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2009
Family Fun
I hiked this highpoint with my mother and my two grandparents.
I counted the switchbacks as we came back down Jack's Knob trail. It was hazy at the top. No views and it was another one of those steep paved trails from the parking lot.
kteichert - Nov 5, 2010 10:12 am Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2010
HP #17
Start of a six highpoint swing. Completely fogged out. Saw absolutely nothing but clouds. But great to check it off the list.
rlawson - Aug 15, 2010 6:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
A beautiful day turned drizzly and cloudy. No view at the summit today but I made it. Bypassed the shuttle to the top so I could climb the trail that started from the main parking lot. The observation tower was closed when I was there but there was no view anyway. Oh well.
Bark Eater - May 10, 2010 3:03 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2010
nice spring day
Fun afternoon in the sun on a warm spring day. We were surprised that the summit was almost deserted with such easy access and good weather. Hazy but very pleasant day exploring the N. Georgia mountains with Lillian, Kate, and Ed. "Climbed" enough state highpoints to actually stop and tally them up...this is #15 for me.
sgb02d - May 4, 2010 10:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2010
North Georgia
This is one of the best maintained isolated high points.
NJTripper - Mar 6, 2010 11:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2007
Another one of those 'drive-ups'..
But if you down-climb to the road and hike back-up... it still counts!
IHaveArrived - Jan 20, 2010 3:00 am Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2009
HP #15
Attempted the Arkaquah Trail late in the afternoon after high pointing in Mississippi and Alabama earlier that same day. I had hoped to reach Brasstown Bald before sundown and hike back in the dark. It didn't work out. I crested a mountain with the sun already set and the overlook tower was still a mountain away. I turned around. Being pressed for time, I ended up high pointing the next day from the parking lot.
Hotoven - Dec 29, 2009 9:50 am Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2009
Great hike, but very very cold!
I did this hike at around 10 am. and it was 21 degrees. That's not including the windchill. There was snow on top and also a great view!
friday - Nov 28, 2009 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2009
Excellent view and sunset
Visited the folks in Douglasville during Thankgiving and couldn't resist the urge to knock out a quick high pointer, not to mention getting away from the chaotic family get together. I took my brother, out of shape, but he enjoyed the hike from the parking lot. We caught the sunset and gorgeous views over looking ranges all the way to the horizon.
Mlasky - Sep 25, 2009 11:44 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2007
In Memory of My Dad
My Dad lived in Atlanta, GA. I was working in KY and drove down for his funeral. I climbed this on my drive back in his memory. I don't know if he had ever gone here or not, but this day he went to the top with me.
Went up the easy way from the parking lot. Nice little trail. The weather wasn't bad either. Great view from the observation deck. Really one of the best views in GA. But I guess I should expect that with the parking fee and the enormous development of the summit area. Still, I guess I had to come here at least once, being an 18 year resident of GA.
Got there after the tower was closed but we hiked up to the observation deck. Really great views and a nice Highpoint. Very pretty country around there. Almost hit a bear in the road leaving the place too.
Redwic - May 27, 2009 2:38 am Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
Enjoyable Hike...
I opted to hike up and down from the summit. The views from the observation deck were spectacular, and the interpretive center (exhibits) had a lot of resourceful information. I would not mind visiting this HP again sometime in the future.
This was my sixth and final State Highpoint reached during Memorial Day weekend, and State Highpoint #38 for me overall.
wildfam - Apr 11, 2009 8:17 am Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2009
Cold and Cloudy
We hiked up Jack's Knob trail - pretty tough "moderate" hike - felt like we'd earned it when we reached the top. Some cars and people up at the summit, but Jack's Knob trail was just us. Low clouds had the summit socked in. HP #15.
buzzdainer - Jul 4, 2011 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Wagon Road TrailHiked up the Wagon Road Trail from Young Harris College. Nice, gradual hike.
Alpinist - May 13, 2011 9:28 pm Date Climbed: May 13, 2011
Southern 6-packSecond of a 6 state HP weekend. Flew into Knoxville, then hit the HPs for TN, GA, SC, NC, KY and VA. This is my 41st state HP. Surprisingly, I had the summit all to myself considering it was a Friday in May. Unfortunately, the tower wasn't open yet.
PaulRomano - Apr 18, 2011 2:34 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2011
6th State HPTook Jack's Knob Trail from the bottom of the 180 spur. Beautiful, warm, sunny day with no clouds in the sky.
islandborn11 - Apr 3, 2011 12:00 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
One of the best highpoint gift shops Ive seenHad planned on making a real hike out of it but somehow missed the turnoff after finding the national forest sign and next thing I knew, I was in the parking lot. Still, I got some good leg stretching on the walk up from there and some nice views. First of two (TN) that day.
Corona - Jan 25, 2011 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2009
Family FunI hiked this highpoint with my mother and my two grandparents.
mlandau3 - Jan 3, 2011 6:59 pm
It Was Just One Of Those DaysI counted the switchbacks as we came back down Jack's Knob trail. It was hazy at the top. No views and it was another one of those steep paved trails from the parking lot.
kteichert - Nov 5, 2010 10:12 am Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2010
HP #17Start of a six highpoint swing. Completely fogged out. Saw absolutely nothing but clouds. But great to check it off the list.
rlawson - Aug 15, 2010 6:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
Via Arkaquah Trail3 hrs 45 minutes up and down. Fogged in. #8
BadgerSummitSeeker - Aug 1, 2010 4:13 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
HP # 18A beautiful day turned drizzly and cloudy. No view at the summit today but I made it. Bypassed the shuttle to the top so I could climb the trail that started from the main parking lot. The observation tower was closed when I was there but there was no view anyway. Oh well.
Bark Eater - May 10, 2010 3:03 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2010
nice spring dayFun afternoon in the sun on a warm spring day. We were surprised that the summit was almost deserted with such easy access and good weather. Hazy but very pleasant day exploring the N. Georgia mountains with Lillian, Kate, and Ed. "Climbed" enough state highpoints to actually stop and tally them up...this is #15 for me.
sgb02d - May 4, 2010 10:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2010
North GeorgiaThis is one of the best maintained isolated high points.
NJTripper - Mar 6, 2010 11:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2007
Another one of those 'drive-ups'..But if you down-climb to the road and hike back-up... it still counts!
IHaveArrived - Jan 20, 2010 3:00 am Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2009
HP #15Attempted the Arkaquah Trail late in the afternoon after high pointing in Mississippi and Alabama earlier that same day. I had hoped to reach Brasstown Bald before sundown and hike back in the dark. It didn't work out. I crested a mountain with the sun already set and the overlook tower was still a mountain away. I turned around. Being pressed for time, I ended up high pointing the next day from the parking lot.
Hotoven - Dec 29, 2009 9:50 am Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2009
Great hike, but very very cold!I did this hike at around 10 am. and it was 21 degrees. That's not including the windchill. There was snow on top and also a great view!
friday - Nov 28, 2009 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2009
Excellent view and sunsetVisited the folks in Douglasville during Thankgiving and couldn't resist the urge to knock out a quick high pointer, not to mention getting away from the chaotic family get together. I took my brother, out of shape, but he enjoyed the hike from the parking lot. We caught the sunset and gorgeous views over looking ranges all the way to the horizon.
Mlasky - Sep 25, 2009 11:44 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2007
In Memory of My DadMy Dad lived in Atlanta, GA. I was working in KY and drove down for his funeral. I climbed this on my drive back in his memory. I don't know if he had ever gone here or not, but this day he went to the top with me.
captainbuuda - Jul 26, 2009 12:46 am
Quick day tripWent up the easy way from the parking lot. Nice little trail. The weather wasn't bad either. Great view from the observation deck. Really one of the best views in GA. But I guess I should expect that with the parking fee and the enormous development of the summit area. Still, I guess I had to come here at least once, being an 18 year resident of GA.
jeffh25 - Jul 14, 2009 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
HP #14Got there after the tower was closed but we hiked up to the observation deck. Really great views and a nice Highpoint. Very pretty country around there. Almost hit a bear in the road leaving the place too.
Redwic - May 27, 2009 2:38 am Date Climbed: May 25, 2009
Enjoyable Hike...I opted to hike up and down from the summit. The views from the observation deck were spectacular, and the interpretive center (exhibits) had a lot of resourceful information. I would not mind visiting this HP again sometime in the future.
This was my sixth and final State Highpoint reached during Memorial Day weekend, and State Highpoint #38 for me overall.
wildfam - Apr 11, 2009 8:17 am Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2009
Cold and CloudyWe hiked up Jack's Knob trail - pretty tough "moderate" hike - felt like we'd earned it when we reached the top. Some cars and people up at the summit, but Jack's Knob trail was just us. Low clouds had the summit socked in. HP #15.