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Wildflowers along the trail.
Blood Mountain is in a wilderness area where campfires are prohibited.
Several signed junctions along the route.
Blue Ridge Mountains stretching out for miles.
Looking south toward Dahlonega.
The shelter on Blood Mountain.
Many outcroppings to enjoy the view with some privacy.
Rabbits and other small critters can be seen around the summit.
On a clear day you can see the Atlanta skyline.
Remember to bring a headlamp if you want to watch the sunset up here.
Plenty of backcountry campsites nearby to turn this into an overnight.
Lots of streams to get water on the backside of the loop.