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A trail that heads through beautiful woods and to breathtaking views of the area.


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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM

Loop

1,638' 499 m

High

1,245' 379 m

Low

444' 135 m

Up

443' 135 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly If the kids can't handle the full loop, be sure to take them on the out and back up to Indian Seats Overlook Spur for one of the best views in the county!

Description

Sawnee Mountain Preserve’s Indian Seats Trail is a breathtaking loop absolutely worth the visit. Be sure to stop by before the fall leaves are gone and bring the whole family in the fall to capture your holiday card photo with a backdrop of 20-miles of changing leaves between you and the North Georgia Mountains in the distance.

The loop can be accessed from either the north or south end, although the visitor center is located at the north end. Use the short Laurel Trail Spur to connect to the Indian Seats Trail. If you’re looking for a moderate workout, hike the loop clockwise. Or for a milder way to the top, take it counterclockwise.

On the way up, peer past barred tunnels into old abandoned gold mines. The loop has many well-marked connector trails which allow you to customize your hike to the length and section that is right for your group.

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Kristen Arendt

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#193

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Photos

Early morning sun.
Nov 20, 2016 near Cumming, GA
Fall colors with smoke from wildfire.
Nov 20, 2016 near Cumming, GA
The trail
Mar 12, 2021 near Cumming, GA
From the Indian Seats
Mar 12, 2021 near Cumming, GA
Indian Seats
Mar 12, 2021 near Cumming, GA
The Indian Seats atop Sawnee Mountain
Mar 5, 2020 near Cumming, GA

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Feb 18, 2023
Ryan Spr
3.5mi
Jun 28, 2020
Jarrod Vega
4.2mi
Jun 21, 2020
Tim Farquhar
4mi — 1h 34m
Apr 11, 2020
Grant Cumbie
Jan 28, 2020
Magdiel Marquez
Jan 26, 2020
Judi Jacobs
Dec 31, 2019
Haleigh Forrest
Jul 8, 2019
Jacob Mavromatidis
great view fun but not too long and the trail is well kept 3.4mi
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