Georgia · Hiking

Ridgeline Trail

1.0 mi
round trip
619 ft
climb
1,595 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Ridgeline Trail is a 1-mile hike in Georgia, set within Sawnee Mountain Preserve on county land. It is an out-and-back route of about 2 miles, with a steady climb to a high point of 1,595 feet. The trail begins at 1,581 feet and reaches a peak of about 1600 feet before returning to the starting elevation. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.87 miles in, with a 14% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 72°F in April to 73°F in October, with October also the driest month of the year, averaging only eight wet days. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. The hike takes about an hour to complete. Hilltop Trail and Mountainside Trail both lie within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Bald Ridge Creek campground is about 4 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Ridgeline 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, 1.4 mi away at 1,140 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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