Georgia · Hiking

Elwyn John Loop Trail

0.9 mi
loop
97 ft
climb
980 ft
high point
Loop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

The Elwyn John Loop Trail is a short, easy loop in Georgia, about 0.9 miles long and roughly 97 feet of elevation gain. It starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, with a high point of 980 feet and a low of 873 feet. The trail is a loop, so you can walk it in either direction, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.75 miles in, with a grade of about 13 percent. The nearest town is La Vista, about 0.8 miles away, which makes the trail an easy addition to a day spent in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Atlanta show October highs around 73°F with lows near 51°F, and April is similar at about 73°F by day and 49°F at night. July is the warmest month, with highs near 89°F. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick outing. Westside Path and Eastside Path are both within about a mile and a half, and Peavine Creek spur is about 1.8 miles away. Climbers can find the Metro-Atlanta Area about 5.9 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Elwyn John Loop Trail

    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

      52° / 33°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 36°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 49°

      10 wet

    5. May

      80° / 59°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 66°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 70°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 69°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 63°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 51°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 41°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 36°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlanta Peachtree Ap, GA, 3.8 mi away at 1,002 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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