Georgia · Hiking

Hilltop Trail

1.2 mi
round trip
471 ft
climb
1,410 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Hilltop Trail is an easy out-and-back hike on county land in Georgia, about 1.2 miles long with a total elevation gain of 101 feet. The trail runs on land within the Greenspace Program Acquisition, and the land is managed by county authorities. The route starts at a low point of about 1,315 feet and climbs to a high of about 1,410 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.48 miles in, with a grade of 10 percent. The whole trip is roughly 2.4 miles round trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cumming show October highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F, and April highs around 72°F. That station sits a few hundred feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run a little cooler. Ridgeline Trail is about 0.3 miles away and Mountainside Trail about 0.5 miles. Indian Seats Trail is about 0.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Bald Ridge Creek campground is about 4.3 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Hilltop Trail

    Best months: February–June 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°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 33°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 46°

      10 wet

    5. May

      79° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 67°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 60°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 49°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 39°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 34°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumming 2n, GA, 1.6 mi away at 1,140 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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