Glade Mountain, Mountain summit in Rabun County, Georgia, United States.
Glade Mountain is a summit located within the Chattahoochee National Forest in the Ellicott Rock Wilderness area. The peak sits among forested slopes and rocky outcrops typical of the southern Appalachian terrain.
The mountain sits within the Ellicott Rock Wilderness, designated as a protected area in the 1970s. This wilderness spans three states and preserves the natural landscape of the southern Appalachian region.
The mountain area contains traces of Native American presence and early settler activities, preserved within the protected wilderness environment of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
The summit is reached via marked trails beginning from different access points in the national forest area. Hikers should bring sturdy footwear, water, and navigation tools to travel safely through the terrain.
The mountain ranks as the second-highest peak among eight major summits within the Ellicott Rock Wilderness, with a prominence of 207 meters.
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