Anyone who is an avid hiker or who has been to Hawaii likely knows about the famous Haiku Stairs, otherwise known as the Stairway to Heaven. With about 3,922 steps on the island of Oahu, this hike is easily one of the best in the state. Georgia has something comparable, despite being a bit shorter in size. With under 200 stairs, this shorter stairway to heaven in Georgia climbs to the top of Bell Mountain. Once you reach the summit you are treated to one of the best Georgia overlooks you can imagine with a 360-degree scenic overlook that is simply jaw-dropping.

Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, Georgia is one of the best overlooks you’ll find in the state.

Hiking up the 100+ stairs to the top of the summit will reward you with 360-degree views of the surrounding area, which includes mountains, lakes, and much more.

Luckily for us, we don’t have nearly 4,000 stairs to climb like they do in Hawaii. With just a quick elevation change, guests will have some of the prettiest scenery in the state laid out in front of them.

The Hal Herrin Scenic Overlook offers sweeping views of the North Georgia mountains, plus the shimmer of Lake Chatuge down below.

The elevation change at the highest point in the mountain is 3,424 feet, which at that height and with 360-degree aerial views, you won’t find a better place to take it all in than this.

This climb has changed over the years and might put off some residents who preferred the bare rocks to the now graffiti-covered.

However, if you can look past the graffiti and frowned-upon vandalism, we hope you can find the beauty in nature from such heights.

Parking and admission are free to Bell Mountain Park, just make sure you’re careful on the very narrow and steep roads getting up to the lot.

Also, make sure you have your cameras ready! These sweeping views can create lasting memories for years to come.

Take the stairs to the top of Bell Mountain and the Hal Herrin Overlook in this video from Mountain Modern Life:

Find where Bell Mountain Trail is located in Georgia with this Google Map.

This smaller version of the stairway to heaven in Georgia is a wonderful way to look out over the landscape and see just how magical Georgia can be. Have you ever hiked to the top of Bell Mountain before? Was the view as incredible as these Bell Mountain photos?! Share with us your experience in the comments section! We’d love to see how you captured this 360-degree Georgia overlook.

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