Georgia · Hiking

Whoop-De-Dos

2.1 mi
round trip
523 ft
climb
2,180 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Whoop-De-Dos open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Whoop-De-Dos, 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.

Whoop-De-Dos is an easy out-and-back hike on the Blue Ridge Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in northeast Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2 miles long, with a total climb of about 520 feet. It starts near the 1,868-foot mark and rises to a high point of 2,180 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.5 miles in. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible option for riders and riders on horseback. It's also easy to string together with other trails in the area, since Lance Creek Trail lies about 0.1 mile away and Bare Hare Trail about 0.2 mile away. For comfortable weather, aim for fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 70°F with lows near 40°F. September and October are the most comfortable months for a visit. Spring runs a little cooler, with April highs near 69°F. Cochran Falls, a climbing area about 4 miles away, and Frank Gross campground, about 7 miles away, round out the options nearby.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Whoop-De-Dos

    Best months: March–May and August–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

      49° / 25°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 28°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 34°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 58°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 33°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 29°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, 21.1 mi away at 1,949 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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Route details

Distance
2.1 mi round trip
Climbing
About 523 ft
Summit
2,335 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 1 hour

Season

Season: Year-round.

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Questions about this route

How long is the Whoop-De-Dos on Bull Mountain?

About 2.1 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Whoop-De-Dos?

About 523 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Whoop-De-Dos?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Whoop-De-Dos take?

About 1 hour round trip.

When is the best time for the Whoop-De-Dos?

Year-round.

How many routes go up Bull Mountain?

2: Whoop-De-Dos and Bull Mountain.

Conditions and forecast on Bull Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.