The Top 20 Attractions in Union County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Union County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Union County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Blood Mountain Summit & Shelter
Highlight • Summit
Blood Mountain is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in the state of Georgia, and much of the approach to the summit opens up enough to allow for long …
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Preachers Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
Preachers Rock summit offers one of the most famous and picturesque views in Georgia. Looking out over Woody Gap & The Appalachian wilderness, you're bound to be captivated by this serene location.
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Woody Gap Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Woody Gap is a a pleasant stopping point offering with a nice overlook. It is the trailhead for several hikes along the Appalachian Trail.
Amenities include restrooms and seating areas, making it picnic-friendly. Parking is limited, especially during peak times.
Amenities include restrooms and seating areas, making it picnic-friendly. Parking is limited, especially during peak times.
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Neels Gap and Mountain Crossings
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Roughly 30 miles from Springer Mountain, Neels Gap is a key milestone for northbound hikers. The trail literally passes through the breezeway of Mountain Crossings, a historic stone building that …
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Cowrock Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Cowrock is a 3,852-foot peak along the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. There are some rocky outcroppings that create a great viewing area, and you can even see out to Yonah …
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Wolf Laurel Top
Highlight • Summit
Wolf Laurel Top is a 3,776-foot mountain in northeast Georgia resting on the Appalachian Trail. The actual peak of Wolf Laurel Top is pretty brushy, but there are a few …
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Woody Gap
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Located at the intersection of the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge District, this spot boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the North Georgia Mountains. This is worth a hop off …
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Spaniards Knob
Highlight • Summit
Spaniards Knob is characterized by its rounded hill shape, typical of the Appalachian Mountains. Unlike a prominent peak, its highest part is flat. The knob is covered by dense forest, …
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Hogpen Gap
Highlight • Mountain Pass
There is a small trailhead located at Hogpen Gap for the Appalachian Trail. There is a sizable parking lot off the side of the highway from which the AT extends in two directions.
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Turkey Stamp Ridge
Highlight • Trail
Turkey Stamp is a 3,770-foot ridge on the border of Lumpkin and Union Counties on the Appalachian Trail.
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