With an elevation of 1,562 feet, Pine Mountain doesn’t rate anywhere near the Top 10 of Georgia’s tallest. But its location, the shape of the overlook, and a 582-foot prominence makes it a prime point to survey surrounding landscapes.
Many Atlanta area residents are familiar with the climb and view at Kennesaw Mountain. For those wanting a change in scenery, northerly neighbor Pine Mountain offers a panoramic view coupled with excellent hiking.
But what exactly do you see when making the two mile and 650-plus foot vertical ascent to one of the taller mountains nearest to Atlanta?
After hiking at Pine Mountain on several occasions, our curiosity was piqued. So we went back up again on an overcast day when the ozone and humidity were relatively low. Our goal: spot, photograph and identify the key landmarks visible to the naked eye.
With our curiosity piqued, we created a labelled photo from Pine Mountain’s peak, including midtown Atlanta. Click this photo for post.Photo byhttps://ourtravelcafe.com/pine-mountain/