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A Hiker’s Guide to Blood Mountain and the Georgia Appalachian Trail

by thedahlonegajournal.com | Apr 18, 2026 | Blog

Outdoors & Adventure A Hiker’s Guide to Blood Mountain and the Georgia Appalachian Trail By The Dahlonega Journal Staff At 4,458 feet above sea level, Blood Mountain stands as the highest peak on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and one of the most storied...
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The Dahlonega Journal

The Dahlonega Journal Established 2024  ·  Dahlonega, Georgia

Your complete guide to Dahlonega, Georgia — dining, wineries, attractions, activities, events, and real estate in Georgia's Gold Rush mountain town.


65 miles northeast of Atlanta  ·  Elevation 1,483 ft
North Georgia Mountains

From Our Pages

  • The Gold That Built a Town: Dahlonega's Rush of 1828
  • A Hiker's Guide to Blood Mountain and the Georgia AT
  • North Georgia Wine Country: The Dahlonega Plateau AVA
  • The Perfect Dahlonega Weekend: A 48-Hour Itinerary
  • Fall Color in the North Georgia Mountains
  • Eating and Drinking in Dahlonega
  • The University of North Georgia: History and Character
  • Living in Dahlonega: A Guide for Prospective Residents

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May
17
Gold Rush Days Spring Market Arts, crafts & live music on the Public Square
Jun
7
Chestatee River Paddle Festival Annual kayak & canoe race on the Chestatee River
Sep
12
Wine & Jazz in the Mountains Outdoor concert series with North Georgia wines
Oct
4
Gold Rush Days Fall Festival Dahlonega's signature autumn celebration

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About Dahlonega

Located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta at 1,483 feet elevation in the North Georgia mountains. Home of America's first major gold rush (1828), world-class wineries, and the southern gateway to the Appalachian Trail.


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