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Byway: Georgia - Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway

Byway Description: Surrounded by the scenic and natural beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest, the byway winds its way through the fertile valleys and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. From the breathtaking vistas found atop Brasstown Bald to the cooling mist of the byway's numerous waterfalls, scenic wonders fill this region of northern Georgia. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the many recreational opportunities such as hiking the Appalachian Trail or fishing in a cool mountain stream.


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(71.2)
0.0
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Junction
Altitude: 1463 feet
Junction of State Route #75 with #75A at Robertstown, Georgia withint Chattahochee National Forest, Georgia, starts Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway it's journey through the Chattahoochee National Forest. The byway winds through the valleys and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. From the vistas atop Brasstown Bald, to the cooling mists of waterfalls, scenic wonders are abundant on this byway. Unicoi State Park, Lake Unicoi, is located east of this location.
1.1
(70.1)
0.7
(43.6)
Tray Mountain Road
Altitude: 1506 feet
Tray Mountain Road, Anna Ruby Falls is located off this road. Tray Mountain, with an elevation of 4,430 feet, is the seventh-highest peak in Georgia. The Chattahoochee National Forest and is part of the Tray Mountain Wilderness. The Appalachian Trail crosses the peak.
6.2
(65.0)
3.9
(40.4)
Dyer Drive
Altitude: 1808 feet
Dyer Drive, Creed Drive
12.4
(58.8)
7.7
(36.5)
Chattahoochee River Road
Altitude: 2933 feet
Chattahoochee River Road, Martin Branch Road, winds through Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia
16.0
(55.2)
9.9
(34.3)
Indian Grave Gap Road
Altitude: 2234 feet
Indian Grave Gap Road, This road connects with Tray Mountain Road, leads to Tray Mountain, and Young Lick, is a mountain, lie in Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia. It's summits Young Lick Knob is crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
16.3
(54.9)
10.1
(34.1)
Moody Hollow
Altitude: 2215 feet
Moody Hollow, High Shoals Falls, Blue Hole Falls, are located east off State Route #75/17 in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Geogria
16.6
(54.6)
10.3
(33.9)
Junction
Altitude: 2169 feet
Junction State Route #180 with State Route #75, where Russelltown-Brasstown Scenic Byway switches over to Route #18o and travels westwards. Community of Mountain Scene, Georgia lies north of here on States Route #75. Soapstone Creek Circle, Kings Knob Bluff/Kings Knob Trail is close to this location.
20.8
(50.4)
12.9
(31.3)
Pioneer Camp
Altitude: 2451 feet
Pioneer Camp, Big Joel Falls, A Pond at Enota is located in the National Forest. Enota Campground.
28.1
(43.1)
17.5
(26.8)
Wolfen Ridge
Altitude: 4058 feet
Wolfpen Ridge is a ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia. Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia, is located at the northern end of the ridge at an elevation of 4,786 feet.
29.1
(42.1)
18.1
(26.2)
Brasstown Bald, Georgia
Altitude: 4347 feet
A Fire Tower and Museum located on the Brasstown Bald, Georgia, Old Wagon Trail, A Hiking path leads to Brasstown Bald, Georgia
30.0
(41.2)
18.6
(25.6)
Brasstown Bald, Georgia
Altitude: 4731 feet
Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the state of Georgia, with a summit elevation of 4,784 feet. Brasstown Bald is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and within Chattahoochee National Forest. Visitors can drive to the top via Georgia state route 180 Spur.
42.7
(28.5)
26.5
(17.7)
Town Creek, Georgia
Altitude: 2051 feet
Town Creek School Road, Town Creek, Georgia, Fein, Georgia,
45.1
(26.1)
28.0
(16.2)
Junction
Altitude: 1955 feet
State Route #348 /Richard B Russell Scenic Highway, Community of Hood, Georgia. Helton Creek Falls,
49.8
(21.4)
30.9
(13.3)
Hatchett Creek Road
Altitude: 2034 feet
Hatchett Creek Road, Helton Creek Falls, Upper Helton Creek Falls, water falls, located in chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia
55.3
(15.9)
34.4
(9.9)
Cowrock Mountain, Georgia
Altitude: 3146 feet
Cowrock Mountain is a mountain located within Chattahochee National Forest, Georgia. Cowrock, has an elevation of 3,852 feet. The mountain is located within the Raven Cliffs Wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Blood Mountain Pass Neel Gap, Byron Reese Trail, to Blood Mountain, is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. There are many waterfalls, hiking trails and other recreational areas in the vicinity. Slaughter Mountain, a peak in Georgia. Blood Mountain Wilderness, is located within Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia.
57.7
(13.5)
35.9
(8.4)
View Point
Altitude: 3310 feet
Viewpoint / Pullover Area, Raven Cliffs Falls, located off State Route #348, in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia
64.8
(6.4)
40.3
(4.0)
Dukes Creek Falls
Altitude: 2060 feet
A Trail, to Dukes Creek Falls,
67.6
(3.6)
42.0
(2.2)
Junction
Altitude: 1575 feet
Junction State Route #75, Qualatchee Lake, located south of here.
69.9
(1.3)
43.4
(0.8)
Ridge Road
Altitude: 1631 feet
Ridge Road, to Helen, Georgia, is a city located on the Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. The city is a replica of a Bavarian alpine town, in the Appalachians instead of the Alps.
71.2
(0.0)
44.2
(0.0)
Junction
Altitude: 1460 feet
Junction of State Route #75 with States Route #75A north of Robertstown, Georgia. This is where the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway ends and starts it's journey, thus making the byway a loop road.

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