Currahee Mountain Mountain

Address: Currahee Mountain, near Toccoa, Georgia, United States

Website: https://www.chickamaugacampaign.org/currahee/

Currahee Mountain is a distinctive, isolated ridge near Toccoa in northeastern Georgia, United States, rising to about 1,735 feet above sea level. Its name is widely associated with airborne training and the single-word motto used by U.S. paratroopers.

The mountain is crossed by a well-used trail to the summit that is popular with hikers and military history visitors; a road also provides vehicle access partway up the ridge. The climb and the summit trail are commonly used for fitness training and commemorative events linked to its World War II role.

During World War II the slopes and surrounding area were used for paratrooper training at Camp Toccoa, and the mountain’s name became synonymous with the training unit’s identity. Currahee sits near the city of Toccoa in Stephens County and is a local geographic landmark visible for many miles around.

• Military history: Famous for its World War II association with paratrooper training at nearby Camp Toccoa and the airborne unit motto ‘Currahee’.
• Elevation: Summit elevation is about 1,735 feet (529 metres) and the mountain is an isolated, prominent feature rising above the surrounding landscape.

Currahee Mountain is reached from Toccoa, Georgia; the Currahee Trailhead lies off State Route 17/Compass Highway with parking and signed approaches. It is a short drive from Interstate 85.

• The mountain was made famous by the World War II 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (Easy Company) training runs - history buffs may follow the Currahee motto and trail markers.
• The Currahee Trail is a marked 3-mile (4.8 km) climb with a steep grade - allow 1.5-3 hours return depending on fitness.
• Wear footwear with good traction; parts of the trail are rocky and root-strewn.