Rich Mountain, Mountain summit in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States.
Rich Mountain is a summit reaching 1,231 m (4,040 feet) in northeastern Gilmer County, Georgia, forming the central peak of a circular mountain range. The slopes support dense hardwood forests that have grown back over time.
The summit was developed during the Great Depression when the Civilian Conservation Corps built a fire tower on its peak as part of a national work program. Only stone remnants of this structure remain visible today.
The mountain lies within the Rich Mountain Wilderness of Chattahoochee National Forest, preserving natural landscapes for future generations.
Reaching the summit requires off-trail hiking from Rich Mountain Road, a former logging path that winds through the mountain range. Visitors should come prepared for challenging terrain without marked trails.
The mountain's soil contains deep black porter's loam, supporting extensive second-growth hardwood forests across its slopes and surrounding areas.
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