Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail and the sixth-tallest mountain in Georgia, with an elevation of 4,458 feet. This mountain marks the southernmost range limit for many Northern and Appalachian species, especially for plant species.
How to get there
Byron Reece Trail
Hard
Do not attempt Blood Mountain unless you are in good physical condition. Terrain conditions include steep inclines/declines, uneven ground, boulders, and rocks can be slippery.
Route type: Out and Back
Length: 4 miles