Yonah Mountain Loop(edit)

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EASY

#12 hike out of 242 in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Chatooga District) |

EASY

3.5 mi

Distance

1 hrs 36 min

Time

1,283 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Yonah Mountain in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Chatooga District).

Sights to See

Mount Yonah Trailhead

Rate this Hike

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klesiusc 2 years, 2 months ago

This hike was challenging as the terrain was rocky and steep. That said, it was one of my favorite hikes to date. The payoff at the top was a phenomenal view.

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treehouseman91 4 years, 2 months ago

Excellent beginners backpacking trip. I hiked up on a Saturday evening (started around 5:30 and was on top by 7:00) It was windy on top, so bring a little extra cold weather gear, even in the summer with a low of 65°F. The views are amazing and there are 5 great spots with views facing West to watch the sunset. No views east. Nice meadow at the summit for tents and two or three good spots for hammocks.

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scott.matthew.carlson 4 years, 10 months ago

Good hike with decent views of the North Georgia mountains from the granite cliff face. Road leading to trailhead is pretty nasty - would recommend high clearance vehicles only unless your brother is a mechanic. Several sections are highly eroded because of poor trail construction, so stay on the main trail and don’t exacerbate the erosion problems. There are a few side trails that come off the main trail with green blazes - follow the green blaze the whole way to the top until you see a slight opening on the granite face. This will lead you to access trails to the top of you aren’t planning to go all the way to Yonah bald. I recommend the granite faces over the bald...not much to see up there.

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