| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Black Mountain, viewed from Gilmer County | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3609[1] |
| Prominence | 400 ft (120 m)[2] |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 34°36′48″N84°12′17″W / 34.6133879°N 84.2047028°W /34.6133879; -84.2047028[1] |
| Geography | |
  Black Mountain | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | GeorgiaBlue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Nimblewill |
Black Mountain is located inGeorgia USA on the boundary betweenDawson andGilmer counties. The summit is the highest point in Dawson County. It is in theChattahoochee National Forest and is part of theBlue Ridge Wildlife Management Area.
Black Mountain is located on the county line betweenDawson andGilmer counties. Its elevation is about 3,600 feet.[2] The mountain is located about 4 miles north ofAmicalola Falls State Park, 14 miles northwest ofDahlonega and 17 miles east/southeast ofEllijay.[3]Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of theAppalachian Trail, is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Black Mountain.[2] Other nearby geographical features include Nimblewill Gap, Frosty Mountain and Tickanetley Creek.[3][2]
Black Mountain can be reached via the Appalachian Approach Trail. It is a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) hike north fromAmicalola Falls State Park, a 0.6-mile (0.97 km) hike north from Nimblewill Gap, and a 2.3-mile (3.7 km) hike south fromSpringer Mountain on the trail.[4]
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