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| Map of Blood Mountain. Structure highlighted in orange, Appalachian Trail highlighted in light blue, and peak denoted with blue flag. |
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| After the first leg of the climb! |
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| Kelsey and I are almost halfway up. This is the first lookout! |
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| Very happy to see a large stretch of the Appalachian Trail! |
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| The next lookout; almost to the top! |
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| One small climb until the top. What an unforgettable view! |
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| Finally reached the peak of Blood Mountain. Descending to the left of this point will continue the trail, moving South down the AT. |
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| Stopping to rest from our 2.5 mile hike straight up! |
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| We had a great time. |
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Kelsey also likes Geology and wanted to acquaint herself with the surrounding rock structures. |
Good advice and response to the notorious murder on Blood Mountain in 2008.
Fast Facts about Blood Mountain:
Located in Union County, GA
Recorded as the state's 6th tallest mountain
Peaks at 4,461 feet
name given because of the vast amount of red lichen, later notoriously named
For information on rock structures in this region, click
here!
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