Black Mountain (Georgia)
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- Highest point in Dawson County
- Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Black Mountain, viewed from Gilmer County | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3609[1] |
| Prominence | 400 ft (120 m)[2] |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 34°36′48″N 84°12′17″W / 34.6133879°N 84.2047028°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Black Mountain | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Nimblewill |
Black Mountain is located in Georgia USA on the boundary between Dawson and Gilmer counties. The summit is the highest point in Dawson County. It is in the Chattahoochee National Forest and is part of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area.
Black Mountain is located on the county line between Dawson and Gilmer counties. Its elevation is about 3,600 feet.[2] The mountain is located about 4 miles north of Amicalola Falls State Park, 14 miles northwest of Dahlonega and 17 miles east/southeast of Ellijay.[3] Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Black Mountain.[2] Other nearby geographical features include Nimblewill Gap, Frosty Mountain and Tickanetley Creek.[3][2]
