Coweta Fayette Real Estate & Newnan Homes for sale blog by Richard Weisser of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers

At 4,784 feet above mean sea level, Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s tallest mountain peak. A bald is so named because of the dearth of trees near the summit.

Unlike the higher mountains of the Western United States, this is not due to being above the tree line but is believed to be the result of severe climatic chances in the high elevations.

You can ascend the bulk of the mountain by vehicle, but the last six tenths of a mile requires a rigorous walk along a paved albeit sometimes steep trail.

On a clear day, you can see as far the skyscrapers in Atlanta to the south and the Great Smoky Mountains to the north.

Brasstown Bald is a great place to spend an afternoon in the Georgia Mountains! If you have never been there, I highly recommend that you plan a trip soon!

The North Georgia Mountain region offers many waterfalls. One of the most accessible is Helton Creek Falls, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest just north of Neel's Gap on Blood Mountain.

There are actually two falls here, an upper falls that plunges at a sheer angle and is the taller of the two. and a lower falls that is easier to approach and although slightly less spectacular, is still a decent cataract worthy of a visit.

To get there; take U.S. 129 about 12 miles south from Blairsville. Turn left on Helton Creek Falls Road. The road is narrow and is only paved for about a quarter mile, so drive with caution.  Continue on the winding gravel forest service road approximately two miles to the parking area.

From there, take the well marked trail only 1/10 of a mile to the Lower Falls, and then an additional 1/10 of a mile to the Upper Falls observation deck.

Nearby attractions include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Vogel State Park,  Helen, Georgia, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dukes Creek Falls, Desoto Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Brasstown Bald, Unicoi State Park and Appalachian Trail and Walasi-Yi Center.

Photo: Helton Creek Upper Falls courtesy of North Georgia Photos

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Located in the heart of Georgia mountain country, Vogel State Park is one of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks. Not only are the park facilities and amenities second to none, but also the surrounding region is full of places to go and things to see and do.

The 233 acre park features a twenty-two acre lake with a swimming beach, 103 improved tent, trailer and RV campsites, 18 walk-in campsites and 35 rental cabins. There are also 4 picnic shelters and one group shelter.

Trails include the Byron Reese Nature Trail, the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the Bear Hair Trail. These trails interconnect with USFS trails and the Appalachian Trail.

Located at the base of Blood Mountain, the Park is just north of Neel's Gap on the Appalachian Trail.

Nearby attractions include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen, Georgia, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dukes Creek Falls, Helton Creek Falls, Desoto Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Brasstown Bald, Unicoi State Park and Appalachian Trail and Walasi-Yi Center.

The park is located 11 miles South of Blairsville on U.S. 29. A daily parking fee is required.

Vogel State Park
7485 Vogel State Park Road
Blairsville , GA 30512

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 745-2628

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

Map of Vogel State Park

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To everything there is a season, and
a time to every purpose under heaven:

                                    Ecclesiastes 3:1

Fall has commenced its annual color display in North Georgia. It's always been my favorite time to take photographs. We have had a few years of drought so I am not sure how good the color will be this year, but I always like to get out and experience the change of the seasons.

These are some of my first Autumn shots for 2008. In the south, the leaf period can be very long because we rarely experience early hard freezes. I have taken foliage photos well into December. But you never know what nature has in store, so you must move quickly to get the best looks at good color.

I will be adding many more photos as time allows, and hope to describe a lot of the North Georgia Region. These photos were taken near Blairsville, a small town nestled in the mountains.

I can't wait for next week, when I'll be taking another trip in search of autumn glory!

Photos courtesy of North Georgia Photos

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2008.
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