Georgia · Hiking

Cohutta Overlook

Cohutta OverlookPhoto: Thomson20192, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
0.1 mi
distance
33 ft
climb
2,424 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 10 h ago

Is Cohutta Overlook open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Cohutta Overlook, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cohutta Overlook is a short, easy hike in the Conasauga Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in north Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The route is just under 0.1 mile long, with a total elevation gain of 33 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The trail starts at about 2,369 feet and reaches a high point of 2,424 feet, with a small drop of 17 feet along the way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dalton, Georgia, show October highs around 75°F with lows near 49°F, while July and August average highs of 89°F. That station sits well below the overlook, so temperatures up high run cooler. The hike takes about half an hour. Conasauga Creek, about 3.6 miles away, offers canoeing, and Rock Creek and Bear Creek Spur are both hikes roughly 3.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Jacks River Fields Campground is about 8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Cohutta Overlook

    Best months: February–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      51° / 31°

    2. Feb

      55° / 34°

    3. Mar

      65° / 41°

    4. Apr

      73° / 48°

    5. May

      80° / 57°

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

    7. Jul

      89° / 69°

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

    9. Sep

      84° / 62°

    10. Oct

      75° / 49°

    11. Nov

      63° / 40°

    12. Dec

      54° / 34°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dalton, GA, 14.8 mi away at 799 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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