Georgia · Hiking

Swimming Hole Trail

1.1 mi
round trip
296 ft
climb
413 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 21 h ago

Is Swimming Hole Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Swimming Hole Trail is a short, easy hike in the Oconee Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.08 miles long, and the round trip adds up to roughly 2.2 miles with a total elevation gain of about 22 feet. The route is an out-and-back, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.15 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monticello 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. Several other trails sit close by. Bluff Toe Trail is about 0.3 miles away, and the S. Long Branch Trail and N. Long Branch Trail are each about 0.4 miles off. For paddling, Big Sandy Creek is about 5.6 miles away.

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