lake scott lake scott acre mountain pond located miles south georgia lake owned managed source centerpiece lake scott recreation area park features hiking fishing boating outdoor activities feet elevation georgia highest altitude lakes habitats surrounding lake support wide assortment plants animals history completed early lake scott man reservoir created efforts establish recreational areas north georgia final project georgia nation completed entry world war located southern blue ridge mountains near lake named general 19th century united_states_army general diplomat presidential candidate known old feathers grand old man army scott hero american george_washington hold rank lieutenant general late 17th century creek begun compete resources fought battle nearby slaughter gap creek lost area considered holy place archaeological evidence discovered tends story battle date battle participants disputed american indians removed area forced westward trail tears farmers moved later 1880s lumber companies began logging area lake opened public multiple use plan greatest good greatest number people 1990s rebuilt strengthened lake dam location surroundings lake scott miles east highway miles west highway near roads provide access park north entrance lake access south entrance leads hiking trails facilities hardwood forests surrounding lake gap offer brilliant autumn displays making popular destination leaf season wildlife flora like rest southern blue ridge mountains area surrounding lake consists valleys ridges mountains formed repeated plate movement collisions starting nearly billion years ago resulting landscape created diverse containing different species plants animal area similar pennsylvania climate vegetation wildlife lake near southern limit eastern eastern white pine area vary elevation topography second growth oak common lower lying areas forests surrounding lake contain rich high altitude flora including rare grows near near cove include corn plants lake area populated white tail deer deer population rebounded introduction park ranger 1930s species birds inhabit migrate area including native canada black blue black green chestnut sided found hawks brown red migratory species present late spring early fall making area popular creeks surrounding lake rich different species recreation recreational area encompassing lake includes camping boating fishing variety hiking trails refer area starting point georgia triangle scenic riding circuit beginning highway fishing boating swimming small lake local favorite fishing lake scott stocked rainbow trout contains local species fish bass lake boat ramp boat dock swimming area sand beach allows man powered electric powered lake camping hiking trails recreational area camping loops offer including accommodate tents sites provide utility hook ups group camping area people area houses comfort stations flush toilets showers cabin available rental recreational area includes children playground picnic sites open spring fall administered ranger district trails lake mile lake scott trail circles lake shore easy trail portions wheelchair accessible trail slaughter gap trail share common located lake southern tip approach trails nearby trail marked blue slaughter creek trail passes hardwood forest south bank distance following series old climbs feet mile path slaughter gap elevation feet intersects trail base trail passes mountain laurel way crosses creek point present excellent spring habitats summit miles slaughter gap easy moderate leads southward miles elevation feet follows creek second growth hardwood forests combined slaughter creek trail mile section form mile loop starts ends lake
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