Glassy Mountain - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Glassy Mountain |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Nearby Town: | Lake Burton |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Take US-19 N, GA-115, GA-75 N and GA-255 N to Glassy Mt Rd in Rabun County then follow it to the Forest Service gate. You have to park on the side of the road and are asked to not block the gate. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.60 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Glassy Mt. Road Gate |
| Trails Used: | Glassy Mt. Road |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 1755 Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 770 297-3000 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This hike to Glassy Mountain is on the forest road and is not actually on a trail. It is a steep ~500' climb to the fire tower which is open to the public and has outstanding 360 views. Lake Burton can be seen in the distance to the west/southwest. There is a working cell tower, large field, and helicopter landing pad here (and even a horseshoe pit), but no camping is permitted on the summit. Please follow the posted rules so this great view remains open to the public. |
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