Highlight • Summit
Black Mountain
Hiking
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
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Scott
November 30, 2023
Hiking
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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May 24, 2024
Hiking
The A.T. Approach Trail does not lead directly over the mountain, but along its western slope. There is a water source at the point marked here.
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