Georgia · Hiking

Pine Ridge Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
127 ft
climb
533 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Is Pine Ridge Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Pine Ridge Trail, 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.

Pine Ridge Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Oconee Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.35 miles long, and the round trip covers roughly 0.7 miles with a total elevation gain of about 127 feet, peaking at 533 feet. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch at about 0.26 miles in, and the trail is best suited to a quick outing rather than a full day on foot. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monticello, Georgia, show October highs around 78°F with lows near 48°F, and April is similar at about 77°F by day and 45°F at night. July is the hottest month, with highs around 92°F. The trail sits among a cluster of other short hikes. Lollypop Loop is about 0.3 miles away, Waterfall Trail about 0.4 miles, and Peggy's Path and Pete Path each about 0.5 miles. For paddling, Big Sandy Creek is about 6 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Pine Ridge Trail

    Best months: February–May and October–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

      57° / 29°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 32°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      69° / 38°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      77° / 45°

      6 wet

    5. May

      84° / 55°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 64°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 68°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 67°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 60°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 48°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      68° / 37°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 32°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monticello, GA, 10.2 mi away at 518 ft. 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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