Grassy Mountain (Georgia)
| Grassy Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Grassy Mountain, viewed from Fort Mountain State Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,694 ft (1,126 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 494 ft (151 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 34°51′46″N 84°40′19″W / 34.862834°N 84.671888°WCoordinates: 34°51′46″N 84°40′19″W / 34.862834°N 84.671888°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Murray County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cohutta Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Crandall[2] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Drive |
Grassy Mountain is a summit in Murray County, Georgia.[3] At its highest point, the mountain has an elevation of 3,694 feet (1,126 m).[1] It is the second tallest peak in Murray County, if using a 100 feet (30 m) prominence rule, behind nearby Bald Mountain.[4]
Geography
Grassy Mountain is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Lake Conasauga.[5][6] There is a fire lookout tower at the top of the mountain that offers views of Fort Mountain, the Cohutta Wilderness and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.[7]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Grassy Mountain, Georgia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- 1 2 United States Geological Survey (April 26, 2016). "United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Crandall, GA quadrangle" (Map). TopoQuest. Sunset Dynamics. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ↑ Feature Detail Report for: Grassy Mountain. USGS.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Murray County GA Peaks List. listofjohn.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Conasauga District East Portion. USDA.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Lake Conasauga. USDA.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Grassy Mountain Tower Trail. georgiatrails.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
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