";s:4:"text";s:6557:" This 14.1-mile scenic byway will take you along the Nottely River as it winds through a long narrow valley.
A left turn off GA 180 and onto GA 60 will take you up to Woody Gap, it's only a short distance up the road for a special treat.
The museum offers a few of their legends and myths for visitors to enjoy as well; like the tale of the flying monsters some have referred to as the Thunderbird.
Our safety record is unsurpassed in the industry. 75 miles 1 1/2 hours Park at roadside: N 43 17.871 W 72 06.504 LARGE MAP. Here you will reach the southern end of the central valley lands of Union County, US 19/129 north will soon intersect GA 180 east. The journey to the summit is a brief but heart rate-raising 2.15 miles. Guides are chosen for their character and enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with you.Catch the surge and ride the rapids on the exciting Ocoee River in Tennessee or North Carolina's Nantahala River for an experience you won't forget.
At 4,784 feet above sea level, Brasstown Bald claims the highest North Georgia Mountain status; Rabun Bald to the east in,The summit of Brasstown Bald is almost completely surrounded by the Brasstown Bald Wilderness with hiking trails leading off in several directions. Unable to reach the cliff dwelling beast, the Cherokee prayed to the Great Spirit who answered with a bolt of lightning destroying the flying monsters and their habitats, and in doing so created these unprotected mountain balds, promising no safe haven for these large flying beasts of prey.Another interesting legend concerning the bald is located on a plaque at the intersections of GA 180 and State 17/75 in.A unique festival occasionally takes place on this magnificent mountain bald and is a must see if your visiting Brasstown Bald during the summer months, it's called the Cool Mountain Festival. This is an extremely popular route to the summit, though, and parking at the trailhead is extremely limited, so be sure to hit the trailhead early on weekends and in peak seasons. The roadway view opens up on the left exposing mountain tops as this scenic highway takes on a steep straight roadway, climbing upward, you will feel the power train of your vehicle pulling against the grade.Two gaps 1/2 mile apart lay at the top of the grade. This short horseshoe shaped road off 19/129 will take you into a high mountain cove.
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