Most folks in the area are familiar with Currahee Mountain, the tallest in Stephens County. Not only does it dominate the horizon if you're driving along GA 17 southwest of Toccoa, but it has a rich history as a training site for thousands of paratroopers during World War II.
But what about the second tallest mountain in Stephens County?
That distinction belongs to Black Mountain, which lies in the Chattahoochee National Forest to the north of Toccoa. Reaching a height of 1541 ft, it is about 200 ft shorter than Currahee. Once there was a lookout tower at the summit, but it was destroyed long ago. The clearing it stood in is now full of small pine trees.
If you follow the appropriately named Black Mountain Rd from Lake Toccoa, you will eventually arrive at a gate with a "Road Closed" sign. There's a small area there where you can park. On the other side of the gate is a dirt road. Hike up this road for about 2.5 miles to reach the summit.
Congratulations to Carrot Killer and LadyBlackCat for FTF!
Small note: As required by the USFS for geocaches hidden in the Chattahoochee National Forest. This geocache is prominently labeled as a geocache and the label includes the GC code and the owner's e-mail address.