Georgia · Hiking

Lower Green Mountain (Connecto

Lower Green Mountain (ConnectoPhoto: Olin Gilbert, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.0 mi
round trip
1,019 ft
climb
2,507 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Lower Green Mountain (Connecto open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Lower Green Mountain (Connecto, 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.

Lower Green Mountain is a 2-mile out-and-back hike in the Blue Ridge Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in north Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of 2,128 feet to a high of 2,507 feet, with a total gain of 1,019 feet over the round trip. The climb is back-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 21 percent. The route is rated moderate, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Blairsville show May highs around 76°F and October highs near 70°F, with September the driest month at about nine wet days. The hike sits right next to Green Mountain, and Whissenhunt Loop and Flat Creek Loop are both within a mile. Lake Blue Ridge is about 1.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Lower Green Mountain (Connecto

    Best months: March–May and August–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

      49° / 25°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 28°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 34°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 58°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 33°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 29°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, 19.8 mi away at 1,949 ft. The station sits about 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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Route details

Distance
2.0 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,019 ft
Summit
2,554 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1 hour

Season

Season: Year-round.

Other routes up Green Mountain

Questions about this route

How long is the Lower Green Mountain (Connecto on Green Mountain?

About 2.0 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Lower Green Mountain (Connecto?

About 1,019 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Lower Green Mountain (Connecto?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Lower Green Mountain (Connecto take?

About 1 hour round trip.

When is the best time for the Lower Green Mountain (Connecto?

Year-round.

How many routes go up Green Mountain?

2: Lower Green Mountain (Connecto and Whissenhunt Loop.

Conditions and forecast on Green Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.