The altitude of the area ranges from 1,800 to 4,784 feet above sea level. Union County has four distinct, mild, enjoyable seasons. Spring brings on the blossoming of an abundance of spectacular flowering of mountain laurel, wild azalea, dogwood and rhododendron on the hillsides. Meadows and fields have a wildflower show of their own. Mountain wildlife begins to stir as freshwater fish challenge the sportsman's line.
Summer is synonymous with recreation.
Golfing, hiking, horseback riding, and water sports are quite enjoyable with the beauty of the mountains as a backdrop. Warm summer days tempered by cool mountain breezes create the perfect climate for any outdoor activity. Autumn is a very special time in Union County. The mountain forests abound in color and rise dramatically upward to scrape the sky. The top of Brasstown Bald extends a view of color that transcends over four states.