Bell Mountain
Bell Mountain
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4.5
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Nancy S
Dunnellon, FL13 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
WOW is all I can say. The views are incredible!! The graffiti rocks are so fun to see! Probably one of the coolest overlooks I have ever had the blessing to see! Definitely worth the ride up ro see!
Written 11 March 2024
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Martha C
Lawrenceville, GA6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The views were amazing we take too much photos
incredible 360 degree views of beautiful nature landscapes and lakes
incredible 360 degree views of beautiful nature landscapes and lakes
Written 22 October 2023
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CMM
Athens, United States5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The Ride to the Top is the real thrill. It was a cloudy morning, but the Artwork is worth the ride!
Written 13 July 2023
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Pete L
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Of course it's steep, it's a mountain, 1377 ft in 2.1 miles! 20 deg incline at one point...not much you can do about that, but good to be forewarned I guess. WELL WORTH THE CLIMB - one of the most amazing views I've ever seen
Written 25 June 2023
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Jo RBF
Auburn, GA46 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
I'm sure the view is worth the trip ... but our car was not worthy to make the VERY steep climb. The "road" to the top is one lane and is not laid out in a zig zag manner to ease the difficult climb. We're not thrill seekers, so we turned around and went down because it seemed perilous. PS there's not a lot of places to turn around except in a few resident's driveways.
Written 20 May 2023
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LoveMyCherokee
Blairsville, GA40 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Awesome loooong distance views! Steep narrow paved road leading to summit. Make sure you put vehicle in LOW Gear on descent and prayer helps to calm your nerves.... All kidding aside, a must see for visiting friends/family.
Written 6 May 2023
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Elizabeth M
Marietta, GA15 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Went up after dinner and enjoyed the sunset afterglow and took some amazing pics. Had a jeep take the ride up. Not too bad although did have pull over couple times to make way for passing cars.
Written 23 April 2023
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Nicky H
Waynesville, NC7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Beautiful views and worth the slightly hair-raising drive. Ugly graffiti on the rocks at the overlook detract from the experience.
Written 19 April 2023
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Shannon M
Huntsville, AL73 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The road up was narrow, barely wide enough for one car much less two. It also had closed signs and no where to park. We drove up, turned around and came back down, didn’t get to see the beautiful view
Written 1 April 2023
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Dee22321205
Surprise, AZ1,950 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Amazing views be careful driving driving very narrow one way curvy roads drive slow very dark road up lots of parking highly recommend
Written 11 February 2023
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Jeff K
115 contributions
We are planning on driving to Bell Mountain on Thursday, 11/5/20. How are the fall colors this year?
SEB
Atlanta, GA57 contributions
The fall colors were brilliant mid to late October. Hurricane Zeta may have washed a good bit of the color away but hopefully there is still a nice yellow, orange and red hue for you to enjoy.
Cosmopolitan294981
Atlanta, GA
Are dogs allowed on the mountain?
SEB
Atlanta, GA57 contributions
Yes. I have a picture of my dog on the mountain.
poundsterling
Atlanta50 contributions
So apparently its steep. Is it paved or gravel? We were thinking of going on our motorcycles but now I'm not so sure. Thoughts?
shellseeker2000
Englewood, FL133 contributions
Paved road all the way to the top with paved parking area. A bit of a windy narrow road up, use caution. Some folks drive it too fast for my taste.
Enjoy.
swampem
Cumming, GA7 contributions
Are there hiking trail in the area?
Jean K
Tampa, FL36 contributions
I did not see hiking trails near Bell Mountain. It’s rocky terrain and you can park about 300’ from the top view. Going that last 300’ hiking up is strenuous. I had to stop several times along the way and I’m in good shape. However, you can also drive to the top if you have 4/wheel drive. There is a wooden stairway you can climb for the highest view. Hope this is helpful.
GolfTango61
Hiawassee, GA15 contributions
Towns County officially closes Bell Mountain Park at dark.
GolfTango61
SunsMcBuns
Atlanta, GA68 contributions
Did you mean to answer another question? You left this on my review as a question. :)
MariefromGeorgia
Ludowici, GA3,842 contributions
Ok, so I tried to go up in my 2015 Nissan Versa, only made it a mile and a half before my car started to slide backwards! So just hoe FAR is it to the top? How close was I? I only had just seen the first three painted rocks before having to quit. Someone needs to run the milage on it to tell others just how far it is to make it to the parking lot so they don't get discouraged.
GolfTango61
Hiawassee, GA15 contributions
Begin your trip by turning onto Shake Rag Road from US Highway 76 E. of Hiawassee Georgia. This is a very narrow but well paved road with some turn outs available when meeting on coming traffic. The first 8/10 of a mile is relatively easy. The sharper turns and curves begin at the 1.4 mile mark and continue up a sharp grade with switchback sharp curves to the easier level located at the 1.8 mile mark. From there the road continues on up to the first parking lot at 2.1 miles and then on to the very top parking level at the 2.3 mile mark. Park your Nissan Versa there (if you made it this far) and then hike up the 111 steps to the very top for a spectacular 360° view.
GolfTango61
Expedition262799
19 contributions
What time do they close
Joan A
Williamstown, KY129 contributions
Probably at dark. Wouldn't be safe.
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