Georgia · Hiking

Sutton Hole

0.3 mi
round trip
433 ft
climb
1,360 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sutton Hole open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Sutton Hole, 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.

Sutton Hole is a short, easy hike in the Chattooga River Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in north Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 0.68 miles long and rises about 210 feet from its starting point, with the high point at 1,360 feet and the low point at 1,121 feet. The climb is gentle overall, with the steepest stretch at about 0.14 miles, a 15% grade. The most comfortable times to visit are spring and fall. Typical averages from the nearby Long Creek weather station show October highs around 70°F and lows near 47°F, while April runs similarly mild with highs near 70°F and lows around 46°F. The station sits about 265 feet higher than the hike's low point, so temperatures on the trail run a little warmer. The trip takes about half an hour. The Chattooga River Trail lies about 0.9 miles away and Raven Rock about 1.5 miles. Warwoman Creek, a fishing spot, is about 5.4 miles off, and the Cassidy Bridge campground is about 6 miles away.

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