Near Brasstown Bald via Jack's Gap
Early morning views from Brasstown Bald looking north
Near Brasstown Bald via Jack's Gap
Looking out towards Sims Gap.
Near Brasstown Bald via Jack's Gap
A few kids enjoying the view.
Near Brasstown Bald via Jack's Gap
Brasstown Bald
Near Brasstown Bald via Jack's Gap
The gift shop in a quaint little cabin.

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Brasstown Bald via Jack's Gap

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Six mile out-and-back to Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Georgia.
6.1
mi
Distance
2,256
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
HistoricalLess CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.12mi
Distance
2,256ft
Elevation Gain
2,256ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
4,774ft
High Point
2,971ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Join the Jacks Knob Trail #45 at the Jack's Gap parking area and use Jacks Knob Trail #45 to reach the Brasstown Bald Trail to the summit. Steep the whole way up. Expect mostly switchbacks the first mile and a half and then it straightens out. Once you get to the parking lot for Brasstown Bald, there's a lot of people but the rest of the trail is lightly trafficked. Mostly a dirt path but quite a few roots and a few rocks.

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