Grassy Mountain
Grassy Mountain viewed from Eton, Georgia
Highest point
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)[1]
Prominence494 ft (151 m)[1]
Coordinates34°51′46″N 84°40′19″W / 34.862834°N 84.671888°W / 34.862834; -84.671888[2]
Geography
LocationMurray County, Georgia, U.S.
Parent rangeCohutta Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Crandall[2]
Climbing
Easiest routeDrive

Grassy Mountain is a summit in Murray County, Georgia.[3] At its highest point, the mountain has an elevation of 3,694 feet (1,126 m).[1] It is the second tallest peak in Murray County, if using a 100 feet (30 m) prominence rule, behind nearby Bald Mountain.[4]

Geography

Grassy Mountain is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Lake Conasauga.[5][6] There is a fire lookout tower at the top of the mountain that offers views of Fort Mountain, the Cohutta Wilderness and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.[7]

See also

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Grassy Mountain, Georgia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  2. 1 2 United States Geological Survey (April 26, 2016). Crandall, GA quadrangle (Topographic map). Reston, VA: United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 26, 2016 – via TopoQuest.
  3. ↑ Feature Detail Report for: Grassy Mountain. USGS.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Murray County GA Peaks List. listofjohn.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Conasauga District East Portion. USDA.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  6. ↑ Lake Conasauga. USDA.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Grassy Mountain Tower Trail Archived 2016-05-04 at the Wayback Machine. georgiatrails.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.


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