Horsetrough Mountain, Mountain summit in Union County, Georgia, United States.
Horsetrough Mountain is a summit in the Appalachian range located in Union County and reaches 4,045 feet in elevation. It sits within the Chattahoochee National Forest and forms part of the Mark Trail Wilderness in northeastern Georgia.
Early settlers named this peak after noticing its shape resembled a traditional horse feeding container. This naming practice reflected how pioneers described the land using everyday items they knew.
This area belongs to the Appalachian region where hiking and exploring nature are part of how people spend their time. You can see these activities happening regularly around the mountain.
You can reach this mountain through several hiking trails that connect to the Appalachian Trail and run along the ridge. The nearest shops and services are found in the nearby town of Young Harris.
The ridge marks where the Continental Divide crosses, determining which direction water flows from this point. Water from here drains either toward the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico.
Location: Union County
GPS coordinates: 34.80195,-83.81210
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09
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