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Sawnee Mountain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 319 Google reviews · Running trail in Cumming, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sawnee Mountain Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This large park offers athletic fields & courts, scenic walking trails, a playground & picnic space.
What runners say about Sawnee Mountain Park
“Plenty of parking, bathrooms in working order and clean, turf soccer fields and bleachers for convenient game-watching.”
“📍 Location Located in a serene and easily accessible part of Cumming, GA, Sawnee Mountain Park is surrounded by beautiful greenery and plenty of parking space.”
“📍 Location Located in a serene and easily accessible part of Cumming, GA, Sawnee Mountain Park is surrounded by beautiful greenery and plenty of parking space.”
“Its peaceful setting made it feel like a perfect escape for a family-friendly celebration, without being too far from the city.”
Head west around the southern shores of Lake Sidney Lanier and you’ll reach Sawnee Mountain Park in roughly half an hour of road travel. Four times the size of Settles Bridge Park, it is home to a number of attractions.
I've hiked at Shawnee Mountain several times now. It's conveniently located not too far from my home and offers three different trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. If you complete all three, it adds up to about 10 miles in total.
Sawnee Park is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It offers open green spaces, walking trails, and family-friendly amenities. Clean, peaceful, and well-maintained, it’s a nice spot for exercise, picnics, or spending quality time outdoors.
Kids had blast. Very good Park and Very demanding hike. our 4 yrs did it with fewer more stops than usual but summit is always fun to reach. we need to explore more activity at the bottom of the hike.. like rope climbing and all.
Trail conditions & character
“At the top of the preserve’s system of trails, those who can should check out Indian Seats, which provides outstanding views towards the North Georgia Mountains.”
“📍 Location Located in a serene and easily accessible part of Cumming, GA, Sawnee Mountain Park is surrounded by beautiful greenery and plenty of parking space.”
“The caterers found it easy to get in there everything was smooth they just need to move the bathroom outside or to a separate room and not have facing the main room.”
“📍 Location Located in a serene and easily accessible part of Cumming, GA, Sawnee Mountain Park is surrounded by beautiful greenery and plenty of parking space.”
“9 mile paved walking trail that offers a pretty easy stroll around.”
Plan your run at Sawnee Mountain Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.forsythco.com
- Phone(770) 886-4087
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
Running trails near Cumming
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Sawnee Mt. Preserve
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A 963-acre park known for Indian Seats rock formation, with hiking trails & a visitor center.
Sawnee Mountainside Trail
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Park featuring multiple trail options for hiking, as well as a playground and a tree house.
Indian Seats At Sawnee
4.7 ★★★★★ 765 reviews
Trails to a 1,740-ft. summit with a viewing deck for expansive valley views.
Bethelview Road Trailhead, Big Creek Greenway
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Trail for jogging and biking featuring greenery and wildlife including turtles and deer.