Georgia · Hiking

Eagle Trail

0.3 mi
round trip
79 ft
climb
792 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Eagle Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Georgia, about 1.1 miles from Echo Brook Park. The route is 0.62 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 79 feet, and it starts and ends near 790 feet. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch at about 0.26 miles in, and the high point reaches 792 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 74°F with lows near 50°F, and April is similar at about 73°F by day and 48°F at night. Summer runs hotter, with July highs near 91°F. The hike takes about half an hour. Gold Trail is just 0.3 miles away, and High Shoals Park Loop, West Pasture Trail and Beech Bottom Trail are all within about 4.5 miles.

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

    Best time to visit Eagle Trail

    Best months: February–May and September–December. 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

      53° / 32°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      57° / 35°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 41°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 48°

      9 wet

    5. May

      81° / 57°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 65°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 62°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 50°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 40°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 34°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at U Of Ga Plt Sci, GA, 3.3 mi away at 840 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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