Georgia · Hiking

Snake Creek

2.5 mi
loop
213 ft
climb
826 ft
high point
Loop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Snake Creek is an easy, short loop hike in northern Georgia, about 2.5 miles long and rising from 698 feet to 826 feet. The trail's climb is gentle, with a total gain of 213 feet and a steepest stretch of about 6% at roughly 1.3 miles in. The loop makes it simple to fit the hike into a short outing. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newnan run to highs around 75°F in both April and October, while July peaks near 90°F. The trail sits about 1.8 miles from Whitesburg. Several other hikes lie close by, including Horace King at about 0.1 mile and Armadillo Run at about 0.2 mile. Cedar Creek, a canoeing route about 5 miles away, is the nearest water-based outing.

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

    Best time to visit Snake Creek

    Best months: February–May and September–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

      54° / 31°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 34°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 39°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 47°

      9 wet

    5. May

      81° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 62°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 49°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      66° / 39°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 33°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newnan 7 Wnw, GA, 6.7 mi away at 795 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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