Rich Mountain Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Gilmer County, Georgia, US
Rich Mountain Wilderness spans 9,476 acres of second-growth hardwood forests at elevations reaching 4,050 feet within the Chattahoochee National Forest.
The Georgia Wilderness Act of 1986 established Rich Mountain Wilderness as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System under federal protection.
The area maintains traditional hunting practices, with small and big game hunters regularly accessing the wilderness through the Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
Navigation through Rich Mountain Wilderness requires paper maps and compass skills, as the area lacks established trails and relies on old logging roads.
The wilderness contains approximately 30 miles of trout streams and waterfalls, supporting numerous threatened plant species native to Georgia.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1986
GPS coordinates: 34.73030,-84.34060
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:27
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