Beautiful Brasstown Bald, rising 4,784 feet above sea level, is Georgia's highest mountain. On clear days, the spectacular 360-degree view from atop the mountain allows you to see four states. The surrounding area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
The Visitor Information Center, located on the summit of the Bald, offers exhibits, video presentations and interpretive programs.
A steep, paved .5 mile trail leads from the parking lot to the Visitor Information Center on the Bald. For those who don't want to walk, a shuttle bus runs from the parking area to the Visitor Information Center for a fee.
Brasstown Bald is open daily from Memorial Day through October and on weekends in early spring and late fall (depending on the weather). Brasstown Bald offers the following:
- A panoramic view of four states from Georgia's highest mountain.
- Exhibits that trace the natural and cultural history of the area.
- Video presentation shown regularly throughout the day in the mountaintop theater.
- Access to four hiking trails ranging from .5 to 6 miles in length.
- Breathtaking displays of spring wildflowers and fall foliage.
- Picnic tables and snack food concessions at the parking area.
- Interpretive materials available from the Chattahoochee/Oconee Heritage Association in the log cabin bookstore at the parking area.
Brasstown Bald North Web Cam (Requires Java)
Brasstown Bald South Web Cam (Requires Java)
DirectionsFrom downtown Toccoa, take US-123/W. Currahee St. to the Jeanette Jamieson Intersection. Turn right onto US-123 South/GA Hwy. 17 North/GA-365 North. Continue on US 441 South to the Cornelia/Demorest exit. Turn left off the exit, towards Demorest. Turn left at the second red light onto GA Hwy. 105/Cannon Bridge Rd., towards Cleveland. Go approximately 5 miles and turn left onto GA Hwy. 115 to go into downtown Cleveland. Turn right onto US 129 North. Turn right onto GA Spur 180. Go 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald parking lot.
Blairsville Ranger Office
1881 Highway 515
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-6928
Additional information available from:
Brasstown Bald Visitors' Information Center (706) 896-2556
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