Flat Top

Flat Top is a mountain summit in the Chattahoochee National Forest rising to roughly 4,140 feet. The peak is densely forested with exposed rock outcrops visible across its slopes.

Native American groups traveled through this region for centuries and used the summit as a landmark. European settlement eventually changed the landscape but the peak remained a defining geographic feature.

Local communities organize annual nature walks and educational programs at Flat Top to teach visitors about the mountain's ecological systems.

The Bartram Trail connects directly to the summit with parking available at multiple spots in the area. Weather changes quickly at higher elevations, so bring a jacket even on warm days.

The summit hosts plant species that survive only above 4,000 feet in Georgia's mountains. These plants show adaptations to the cool climate and rocky conditions unique to high elevations.

Location: Georgia

GPS coordinates: 34.95120,-83.31543

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:40