Rabun Bald, Mountain summit in Rabun County, US.
Rabun Bald reaches an elevation of 4,696 feet, featuring an observation tower that provides views extending over 100 miles across multiple states.
The United States Forest Service managed a fire tower on Rabun Bald until the 1970s, when it was converted into a wooden observation platform.
Native American traditions speak of mysterious beings inhabiting the mountain, with campers reporting inexplicable sounds during nighttime hours.
The mountain summit is accessible through a 5.8-mile round trip hike via the Rabun Bald Trail, connecting with the 37-mile Bartram Trail system.
As Georgia's second-highest peak, Rabun Bald offers an observation point where visitors can spot birds of prey circling in thermal currents above surrounding valleys.
Location: Rabun County
GPS coordinates: 34.96549,-83.29979
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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