Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway

Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest in northeast Georgia, the Russell Brasstown Scenic Byway is a 41-mile loop revealing some of the most dramatic scenery in the state.

The Russell-Brasstown route was awarded National Scenic Byway Designation on June 15, 2000.

This route includes Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest mountain.  Located near the byway is the Bavarian-themed town of Helen.  Following State Highways 348, 180, and 17/75, the loop encircles Wildlife Management Areas, the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, and a section of the Appalachian Trail.  Nearby Vogel and Unicoi State Parks offer numerous recreational opportunities in addition to the camping, fishing and hiking facilities found along the Byway.

• Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway Brochure
• Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway Map
• Byway's Corridor Management Plan
• More information on this byway

Directions

1. Take I-985 North which becomes US 23
2. North on US 23 to SR 384
3. North on SR 384 to SR 75
4. North on SR 75
5. The byway begins at the intersection of SR 17/75 and SR 75 Alternate

Roads Included in the Byway

• SR 75 Alternate from SR 17 / 75, west to SR 348
• 348 from SR 75 Alt., northwest to SR 180
• SR 180 from SR 348, east to SR 17 / 75
• SR 180 Spur north from SR 180
• SR 17/75 from SR 180, south to SR 75 Alt.