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Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
RoutesPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsNorth AmericaUnited StatesGeorgiaFannin County
Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
The Top 5 Natural Monuments in Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments in Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Springer Mountain
Highlight • Summit
This is the southern end of the famed 2,135 mile Appalachian Trail, also called "The Green Tunnel". You will find a metal plaque indicating the southern terminus. You can get …
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Black Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Nestled on the border of Dawson and Gilmer counties, boasting an elevation of approximately 3,600 feet (1.1 km), the summit proudly stands as the highest point in Dawson County.
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Benton MacKaye Trail Segment
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Enjoy a segment of the 290-mile Benton MacKaye Trail here. The end-to-end trail intersects with the Appalachian Trail and connects Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Springer Mountain terminus shared by the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
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Little Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
This small waterfall is a reliable spot to refill your bottles and a peaceful place to pause and take in the surrounding forest.
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Springer Mountain – Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail
Highlight • Summit
Even MTB riders will want to take a minute to appreciate the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail here. The plaque belies the effort and dedication it takes backpackers to travel the trail's roughly 2,190 miles on foot.
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