Blue Mountain Shelter

Hiawassee, Georgia

About

The Blue Mountain Shelter is a part of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, which has been managing, maintaining, and protecting the Appalachian Trail in Georgia since 1930. The club is a cooperative effort with the U.S. Forest Service and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The shelter is a key part of the trail, providing a place for hikers to rest and refuel. The surrounding area is beautiful, with many opportunities for hiking and exploring. The club offers various events and activities for members and the public, including trail maintenance work trips, workshops, and celebrations of National Trails Day. The club's mission is to manage, maintain, and protect the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, and to promote the trail and its surrounding areas. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, the Blue Mountain Shelter and the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club have something to offer.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites

Local Attractions

• Appalachian Trail
• Duncan Ridge Trail
• Gooch Mountain Shelter
• Woody Gap
• Jacks Knob
• Sweetwater Creek State Park
• Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest