Grassy Mountain (Georgia)

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]

Grassy Mountain
Grassy Mountain viewed from Eton, Georgia
Highest point
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)[1]
Prominence494 ft (151 m)[1]
Coordinates34°51′46″N 84°40′19″W[2]
Geography
LocationMurray County, Georgia, U.S.
Parent rangeCohutta Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Crandall[2]
Climbing
Easiest routeDrive

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. "Grassy Mountain, Georgia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  2. United States Geological Survey (April 26, 2016). Crandall, GA quadrangle (Topographic map). Reston, VA: United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 26, 2016 via TopoQuest.
  3. Feature Detail Report for: Grassy Mountain. USGS.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  4. Murray County GA Peaks List. listofjohn.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  5. Conasauga District East Portion. USDA.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  6. Lake Conasauga. USDA.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  7. Grassy Mountain Tower Trail. georgiatrails.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.


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