Georgia · Hiking

Granite Loop

Granite LoopPhoto: hoyasmeg, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.8 mi
loop
25 ft
climb
1,037 ft
high point
Loop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Granite Loop is a short, easy hike of about 0.8 miles in Clinton Nature Preserve, a county-managed preserve in Georgia. The trail rises from about 968 feet to about 1,037 feet, with a total climb of 25 feet and a slight descent of 139 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, with a grade of about 4%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Carrollton show October highs around 73°F with lows near 50°F, and April highs around 74°F. Midsummer highs typically reach about 90°F. Several other trails start close by. Old Pool Road is about 0.1 mile away, and the Helter Skelter / Red Trail is about 0.2 mile away. The Nature Trail and Red Trail are each about 0.4 mile away.

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

    Best time to visit Granite Loop

    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

      54° / 32°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 34°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 40°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      74° / 48°

      9 wet

    5. May

      81° / 57°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 62°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 50°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 39°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 34°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carrollton, GA, 13.9 mi away at 995 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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