ファニン郡の絶景の山頂・トップ5

Wallalah Mountain and the surrounding Duncan Ridge area provide beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Taccoa River valley, especially when the trees are bare. It's quite a hike to get here, but well worth it!

Springer Mountain is essentially a small rocky plateau with a few views, known for being the southern end of the Appalachian Trail. The trail from Amicalola Falls State Park is beautiful. Camping is not permitted on the summit plateau, but the Springer Mountain Shelter is just 600 feet to the north.

This section of the Benton MacKaye Trail goes up and over Deadennen Mountain. The summit rises up to 3,041 feet, but it is in the middle of a dense forest, so there really aren't many views to speak of. When all the leaves are down at the end of the fall and in the winter, you can easily see between the trees and get glimpses of some ridges and peaks.

This section of the Benton MacKaye Trail goes up and over Deadennen Mountain. The summit rises up to 3,041 feet, but it is in the middle of a dense forest, so there really aren't many views to speak of. When all the leaves are down at the end of the fall and in the winter, you can easily see between the trees and get glimpses of some ridges and peaks.

The Lookout Tower on Brawley Mountain rests on the 3,027-foot mountain. The nearby summit of Tipton Mountain (3,147 feet) is higher, but it's hard to get a good view in the mountains without a lookout tower of sorts. There are lots of great trails around here, but the NFR 45 forest road is a quiet dirt road that's nearby and is a quicker option for getting back to the car.

The Lookout Tower on Brawley Mountain rests on the 3,027-foot mountain. The nearby summit of Tipton Mountain (3,147 feet) is higher, but it's hard to get a good view in the mountains without a lookout tower of sorts. There are lots of great trails around here, but the NFR 45 forest road is a quiet dirt road that's nearby and is a quicker option for getting back to the car.

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 here by taking the 8.5 mile approach trail from Amicalola State Park.

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.