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Blood Mountain via Byron Herbert Reece and Appalachian Trail

The hike to Blood Mountain via the Byron Herbert Reece Trail and Appalachian Trail offers a dynamic journey through lush forest canopies, rocky outcrops, and sweeping summit views. The route begins with a steady ascent through a valley lined with rhododendrons, ferns, and moss-covered boulders, eventually connecting with the Appalachian Trail at Flatrock Gap. As hikers climb, they encounter striking stone staircases, grooved rock clearings, and lichen-covered boulders, all leading to a breathtaking summit with panoramic views of the surrounding southern Blue Ridge Mountains, the rolling Appalachian Mountains and the vast hardwood forests below. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 6.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 430 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,338 m
  • Elevation loss: 429 m
  • Minimum elevation: 925 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 50 m
  • Moving speed: 3.8 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 12.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 38 m
  • Global speed: 2.6 Km/h

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  • Distance: 6.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 430 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,338 m
  • Elevation loss: 429 m
  • Minimum elevation: 925 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 50 m
  • Moving speed: 3.8 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 12.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 38 m
  • Global speed: 2.6 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Blood Mountain via Byron Herbert Reece and Appalachian Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Byron Reece Trailhead Parking, Byron Herbert Reece, Union County, Georgia, United States (34.74172 -83.92268)

End: Byron Herbert Reece, Union County, Georgia, United States (34.74157 -83.92271)

Coordinates: 34.73475 -83.93754 34.74172 -83.92263

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Blood Mountain via Byron Reece Trail and Appalachian Trail in Blood Mountain Wilderness

United States > Georgia > Union County

The hike to Blood Mountain offers a fantastic immersion into the serene beauty of North Georgia's mountainous landscape. Along the route, hikers are treated to dense, moss-filled forests, rocky outcrops, and breathtaking panoramic views from the summit, where one can gaze out over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The…

Distance: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 429 m • Maximum elevation: 1,338 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🚗Car Camping Gear - Equipment for vehicle camping
👣Snake & Scrub Gaiters - Protection against spinifex, mud, and snakes while walking off-track
🧯Animal Deterrent Spray - Safety spray for wildlife
👕UPF 50+ Sun Shirts - Essential protection against the harsh Australian sun during field work
🧭Military Style Lensatic Compass - Durable sighting compasses for advanced land navigation and surveying

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