Georgia · Hiking

Ronnie's Way

0.3 mi
loop
350 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Oct–Apr
best months

Ronnie's Way is a short loop hike in southern Georgia, about a mile from the town of Walden. It's a low-key outing at less than a third of a mile long, with almost no change in elevation. The trail starts and ends at nearly the same level, and the loop takes about half an hour to walk. The route stays flat for most of the way, with a slight grade of 3% at one point near the beginning. The high point is 350 feet, and the low point is 346 feet, so the whole trip is practically level. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 79°F with lows near 53°F, and April highs around 78°F. Summer is hot, with July highs near 94°F. Other short trails sit close by. The Spiral is just 0.1 mile away and Thomson Trails is about 0.2 mile off, with Radar Loop at 0.3 mile. For a longer outing, Beaver Swamp Trail is about 7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Ronnie's Way

    Best months: October–April. 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

      59° / 36°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 39°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      71° / 45°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 51°

      8 wet

    5. May

      86° / 60°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 68°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 71°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 71°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 65°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 53°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      69° / 42°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      61° / 38°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, GA, 1.1 mi away at 343 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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