Highest Peak on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia | Hiking Blood Mountain

We hiked the incredible Blood Mountain and found 4 additional landmarks besides the breathtaking view of the summit. Legend has it, that this mountain trail got its name from a native american battle between the Creek and Cherokee. It's the highest peak on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and the 6th tallest mountain in the state. We hiked this in Spring!
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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 (1,359 m).[1][3] It is located on the border of Lumpkin County with Union County and is within the boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Blood Mountain Wilderness. There are several waterfalls, hiking trails and other recreational areas in the vicinity.
Blood Mountain is the high point of the Apalachicola River watershed via the Chattahoochee River.
History
There are various theories on the origin of the mountain's name. Some believe that the name of the mountain comes from a bloody battle between the Cherokee and Muscogee Native Americans.[4] Some people believe that it got its name from the reddish color of the lichen and Catawba growing near the summit.[3]
This peak has scenic views from the large rock formations that top the mountain. There is a hiker's shelter at the top of the mountain maintained by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, and at the bottom of the eastern side of the mountain is a hostel and store (at Neels Gap, where the Appalachian Trail intersects U.S. Highway 19/129) at the Walasi-Yi Interpretive Center. The summit shelter is a two-room stone cabin which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2013.[5] The Walasi-Yi Center started out as log cabin constructed in the early 20th century by a logging company. It was renovated and expanded by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933-38 into a larger stone building.[6] The Center now houses a store; its breezeway is the only place the Appalachian Trail passes through a man-made structure.[6]
Civilian Conservation Corps trail shelter
There is a short (2 mile) but steep (1,800 foot elevation gain) approach trail to the top of the mountain from a parking area to the immediate north of the Walasi-Yi Center. This hike includes views as walkers approach the summit, and the final 1.5 miles (2.4 km), past the Flatrock Gap intersection with the Byron Reece Trail, has a number of switchbacks. It is perhaps the most hiked segment of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.[7] Another approach is from the other side at Lake Winfield Scott via the Slaughter Creek Trail. This approach, which is easier to hike, has campsites and a number of sources of treatable water.
Adjacent to the mountain are several boulder fields and stands of northern hardwoods and large buckeyes. Portions of the area were previously logged and now sport fast-growing tulip poplar.
Near Blood Mountain are DeSoto Falls Scenic Recreation Area and campground, Vogel State Park and Sosebee Cove Scenic Area. All are accessible from Blood Mountain by trail and road.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Trailhead
1:18 - Hiking & Nature
2:24 - Bouldering
2:45 - Boulder Stairway
4:00 - Jungle Tunnel
5:29 - Blood Mountain's False Summit
6:40 - Blood Mountain Shelter
7:06 - Summit
9:21 - Rating Difficulty & Scenery
10:02 - Summary

[@wojtek1425]

Looks like a good hiking package with DeSoto waterfall. It can’t get much hotter than 80F during hot summer months.

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

First of all guys, great video! I live here and I am a historian and you guys really got some amazing footage. That Has to be a DJI drone! Anyway, you guys literally missed the true summit which is about 25 yards off to the left of the shelter. That's where the USGS geological marker on the summit is. It's actually down inside rock so many people never do see it. And also, The plant you were calling mountain laurel was actually Rododendron shown here in the video, but no matter. You guys did a wonderful job. It is very true, the mountain is named for the huge battle that took place possibly 300 or more years ago between the Cherokee and the Creek. It was fought in the gap between this mountain and the next one over, Slaughter gap. Most archaeologist/historians believe it was a massive horrible fight where almost everyone perished. Hence the name of the gap and those two mountains. Keep up the good work, guys!

[@Asha-TheBarefootMuse]

Another awesome video from you guys! Thanks for sharing your adventures! We live in Murphy, NC but used to live right on the Toccoa River - up off Aska Rd. in Blue Ridge. We’re always been avid hikers but unfortunately we haven’t been able to get out and explore due to health issues. Your videos are inspiring us to get back out there, even on some easy trails. 🤙🏽

[@thomasdausch8557]

tks for bringing us along on this video,, GA is such a beautiful state,hike and drive safe young man

[@ervinslens]

What a breathtaking scenery my friend. This looks amazing!

[@lawrencewynant8976]

Well done video thank you for sharing

[@jibonkhan6072]

just love it,not just it,actully love your all of videos .keep it up gyz.😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@soydamo]

I love this State ❤

[@v0idbot]

Awesome, we made a cameo :D We ran into your group at the shelter and chatted about how awesome PB&J sandwiches are.

[@buildthedream77]

I remember that! Lol, see yall on another trail soon

[@Linda-mx4gu]

Love ur videos and ur knowledge ❤❤❤

[@jeffanderson2759]

There's a cave at the top near the shelter. I've done Blood in the Ice and Snow. I don't recommend it. There isn't any water from the Indian Center to Big Cedar Mtn. Plan accordingly. During Apr. when the Mtn. Laurel is in bloom, it's beautiful!!!! Don't camp in Slaughter Gap, because it's haunted. KNOW your Indian lore and the history of the area. You'll understand. In March 1975, I saw a Bell Huey land in the field before the summit. There was ice and snow on the mountain. I asked the pilot, a major, why he did it. He was bored. I asked if flew in NAM. He stated YES. There was only an 18" clearance for the rotors. Don't underestimate the weather. It can change there in a couple hours, especially in the winter. From clear to snow (2').

[@hopelowe9659]

Great video! It's nice to see the other views. I just did this hike Saturday and it was hard but the views are beautiful!

[@totalwalker]

Exceptional work 👌! Your video was a true masterpiece, thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[@jeffanderson2759]

Don't use that shelter. Too many rodents!!!