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The Blood Mountain Shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia was originally constructed from local stone in 1937 for the Georgia State Parks system by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers stationed at Camp Enotah at Vogel State Park. The shelter was transferred to the US Forest Service in a land exchange agreement in 1956. The basic elements of the rooms, window, and doorways of this stone structure remain unchanged, but modifications to the roof and floor have occurred over the years.
Use the Appalachian Trail to access this location. Hike in only. No access otherwise.
Wow! What a hike up. Got lost but found our way out and made it to the shelter at the top. 4400 feet! Views beyond expectations. Prepare for a 2 hr hike up and 1 1/2 down. Go early to avoid the people.
Great hike. Did the 6.2 mile loop in about 4 hours. Parked at Byron Reece parking lot and hiked about half mile to AT trail head heading North to South. Not a bad up to the shelter at all. Hikes backed to Byron Reece via the Freeman Trail once we came down of the south side of Blood Mountain. The views are amazing at the shelter. You can climb on a nice rock bed behind the shelter and enjoy the views. Just beyond the shelter is a larger rock bed that is great for some rest and relaxation at the summit.
Really awesome shelter, but it has no water. After passing by it on my section, I wish I had stayed and watched the sunset and rise because it was truly the perfect spot for both. Like all shelters, watch out for mice.
Wonderful hike up, and fair warning, it's up the whole way, big steps and rocks, and there's a small section of rocks that you can get misdirected on easily.
The view is beautiful but I wish there was less tree cover so you could see more.
We carried up a picnic blanket and pillows so it made our trek a bit harder but it was very much worth it to relax on the top rocks.
Bring lots of water and a snack to help, and be sure to take breaks on the way up.
It's definitely worth it and a fun hike. If we Floridians can do it you can too.
We stay overnight new years eve 123123.
We woke up to 22° winds but great way to start the new year 1124.
