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Historic High Country, United States
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The Northeast High Country is a sub-region of Georgia's Historic High Country region. The Northeast region of the Georgia High Country consists of the counties that are in the most northeast corner of Georgia. They share borders with Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. There are many artisan and tourist driven communities in this region including Helen, Blue Ridge, and Clayton.
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The most famous trail within the state of Georgia runs 75.2 miles from Springer Mountain to the North Carolina Border near Hiawassee
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Rock Mountain State Park has the highest elevation in the state park system. The park features spectacular roadside overlooks, hiking trails, a campground, and cottages.
One of the more scenic mountains in Georgia can be accessed via the Appalachian Trail from Neels Gap or from trails starting in Vogel State Park and Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
At 4,784' Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the state of Georgia. The visitor center is open 7 days a week from April through November. A .6 mile paved trail leads from the parking lot to the visitor center and lookout tower.
This 12.9 mile loop trail begins within Vogel State Park and crosses into the Chattahoochie-Oconee National Forest. A permit is required and can be picked up for free at the state park visitors center. Backcountry camping is allowed along the trail. Hikers should be aware that the trail is rated as very strenuous and make preparations accordingly.
Located inside the Raven Cliffs Wilderness, Cowrock Mountain offers views of White County and nearby Wildcat Mountain. Hike on the Appalachian Trail to reach the summit.
The Duncan Ridge Trail is a 30.1 mile trail that connects the Appalachian Trail at Neels Gap to the Benton MacKaye Trail in Fannin County. The more adventurous can combine all three trails into a loop just over 60 miles long.
Rabun Bald is the second tallest mountain in Georgia. Located near Sky Valley, there is a 1.5 mile trail to summit of the mountain. At the summit is a fire tower that offers spectacular views of the Georgia and North Carolina mountains.
A state park centered around a canyon 1000' deep and 2 miles long. The park features hiking trails, visitors center, and a campground.
The White Twister Trail is a 7.8 mile loop open to foot and mountain bike traffic. The trail meanders along Stonewall Creek and provides access to Stonewall Falls.
A 2.1 mile trail provides access to the summit of this mountain which is popular with rock climbers. Primitive camping is allowed near the summit.
A lake on the Georgia-North Carolina border near Hiawassee.
A lake in the western part of Rabun County. Moccasin Creek State Park is located on the lake's shorelines.
Described as Georgia's Lake Como by the lake's boat association, Lake Rabun is located in the southern part of Rabun County. Most of the shoreline is occupied by private homes. However, one can take a look of the lake homes in a tour boat operated by the Lake Rabun Association.
Located near Vogel State Park and Suches, Lake Winfield Scott is an 18-acre lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Recreational activities include fishing, boating and swimming in designated areas. Slaughter Mountain can be viewed from the lake. The 1-mile Jarrard Gap Trail and 2.7-mile Slaughter Creek Trail connects the recreational area to the Appalachian trail.
Located on the northern shores of Lake Blue Ridge, the Morganton Point Recreation Area offers views of Lake Blue Ridge, as well as camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking opportunities.
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Blairsville is a city of 600 people (2019) in Georgia's Northeast High Country.
Blue Ridge is a small resort town in the Georgia's Northeast High Country. It is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Trail.
Clayton is a city in the very north-east corner of Georgia. It is the county seat of Rabun County.
Helen is a tourist town that is a re-creation of an alpine village. It is located in Georgia's Northeast High Country.
McCaysville is a city in Georgia's Northeast High Country. McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee are known as "twin cities" as the Georgia and Tennessee state lines separate the two cities.
Mineral Bluff is a city in Georgia's Northeast High Country.
Morganton is a city in Georgia's Northeast High Country.
Toccoa is in the Northeast High Country of Georgia.
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