Georgia · Mountain biking

River Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
468 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Is River Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

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

River Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in the Oconee Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 1.6 miles, with a low point of 376 feet and a high of 394 feet. The climb is minimal, with an elevation gain of 11 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.14 miles in, with a grade of 8 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monticello, Georgia, show October highs around 78°F with lows near 48°F, and April highs around 77°F with lows near 45°F. July is the hottest month, with typical highs around 92°F. The trail sits close to several hiking routes. Boomerang Trail is about 0.1 mile away, Canyon Tr is about 0.2 mile away, and Beck Ridge Trail and Beck Bluff Loop are each about 0.5 mile away.

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

    Best time to visit River Trail

    Best months: February–May and October–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

      57° / 29°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 32°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      69° / 38°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      77° / 45°

      6 wet

    5. May

      84° / 55°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 64°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 68°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 67°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 60°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 48°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      68° / 37°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 32°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monticello, GA, 13.2 mi away at 518 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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