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The majority of the Pine Log Mountain range falls within a [[Wildlife Management Area]], although the peak is excluded slightly to the east. The land is owned by a paper company who leases the property to the state for proper management. The actual summit houses a [[radio tower]]. This allows for a wide range of multi-use; [[mountain biking]], [[birding]], [[fishing]], [[hiking]] and [[hunting]] are some of the popular activities enjoyed in the area. There are also several hiking trails on surrounding [[peaks]] that offer views of the Pine Log [[ridge]].<ref>http://www.notatlanta.org</ref> It is also believed that Pine Log may have been mined for iron alike [[Red Top Mountain State Park]] to the south. |
The majority of the Pine Log Mountain range falls within a [[Wildlife Management Area]], although the peak is excluded slightly to the east. The land is owned by a paper company who leases the property to the state for proper management. The actual summit houses a [[radio tower]]. This allows for a wide range of multi-use; [[mountain biking]], [[birding]], [[fishing]], [[hiking]] and [[hunting]] are some of the popular activities enjoyed in the area. There are also several hiking trails on surrounding [[peaks]] that offer views of the Pine Log [[ridge]].<ref>http://www.notatlanta.org</ref> It is also believed that Pine Log may have been mined for iron alike [[Red Top Mountain State Park]] to the south. |
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[[File:1857 Blast Furnace.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Iron Furnace on Pine Log Mountain]] |
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==Significance== |
==Significance== |
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Revision as of 01:44, 23 August 2010
| Pine Log Mountain | |
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| File:Pine Log Scenic View.jpg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (690 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,360 ft (410 m)[2] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Cherokee County, Georgia, USA |
| Region | US-GA |
| Parent range | Appalachian Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS White East |
Pine Log Mountain is located in the state of Georgia with a summit elevation of 2,260 feet above sea level. The peak is three miles west of the town of Waleska separated only by the high end community of Lake Arrowhead. The summit falls within Cherokee County, although the majority of the mountain range trails into Bartow County including other peaks of Little Pine Log, Bear and Hanging mountains. Pine Log and these other summits within its range are the last mountains over 2,000 feet in the Appalachians of Georgia.
Recreation and Uses
The majority of the Pine Log Mountain range falls within a Wildlife Management Area, although the peak is excluded slightly to the east. The land is owned by a paper company who leases the property to the state for proper management. The actual summit houses a radio tower. This allows for a wide range of multi-use; mountain biking, birding, fishing, hiking and hunting are some of the popular activities enjoyed in the area. There are also several hiking trails on surrounding peaks that offer views of the Pine Log ridge.[3] It is also believed that Pine Log may have been mined for iron alike Red Top Mountain State Park to the south.
Significance
Pine Log is considered to lie within the reaches of Atlanta’s metropolitan area. The sprawling urban landscape of the city makes this wilderness a refuge for wildlife especially including birds. Currently, it’s conservation is exalted as a state managed habitat roughly 14,054 acres. Although the peak lands just outside protection, it is the highest point in metro Atlanta. The county seat of Bartow, Cartersville, claims Vineyard and Pine Mountains which are protected and offer views of Pine Log to the north. The Etowah River flows through these peaks and upstream forms Lake Allatoona.
References
See also
http://notatlanta.org/hiking.html http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=7527 http://www.mountainzone.com/mountains/detail.asp?fid=6278656 http://www.pbase.com/marlin01/pine_log_wma http://www.campnpost.com/hikes/pine-log-creek-trail-2/
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