Sawnee Mountain Preserve
About
Sawnee Mountain Preserve is a park managed by Forsyth County, about 2.5 miles from Cumming, Georgia. It serves as a base for several short trail options. Mountainside Trail starts about 0.1 mile away, Ridgeline Trail is about 0.4 mile off, and Hilltop Trail is about half a mile away. Fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical October averages from a nearby weather station run highs around 73°F and lows near 49°F, and September through November see the fewest wet days of the year, about eight a month. For an overnight stay, Bald Ridge Creek campground sits about 4.5 miles from the preserve, and Sawnee campground is about 6.1 miles away. Climbers can reach Clearcut Wall and Buford Dam Boulders, each about 7.5 miles out.
Park size
744 acres
Inside this park
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 40–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cumming 2n, GA weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan51° high31° low
- Feb56° high33° low
- Mar63° high40° low
- Apr72° high46° low
- May79° high56° low
- Jun85° high64° low
- Jul89° high67° low
- Aug88° high67° low
- Sep82° high60° low
- Oct73° high49° low
- Nov63° high39° low
- Dec54° high34° low
Nearby
- Mountainside TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Ridgeline TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Hilltop TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Bald Ridge CreekCamping4.5 mi
- SawneeCamping6.1 mi
- West Bank Park Shelters (ga)Camping6.8 mi
- Clearcut WallRock climbing7.5 mi
- Buford Dam BouldersRock climbing7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
