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Sawnee Mountain Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Running trail in Cumming, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sawnee Mountain Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Sawnee Mountain Trailhead
“Very well kept place with nice walking trails.”
“A wonderful great outdoor park with great hiking trails and a great view of the back side of Cumming Ga.”
“With green shows up on the tip of trees, this clearly marked trail will give you really solid 3-5 mile workout.”
Nice size parking lot and it's free! No pets allowed. There are restrooms here and a water fountain. There are also trail maps and information. There is a green paper map with the times the park is open and some information as well. Very well kept place with nice walking trails.
With green shows up on the tip of trees, this clearly marked trail will give you really solid 3-5 mile workout. Some spots pretty rocky with some slopes, mostly just plain distance. The parking is free. The place is popular, but not crowded. You will like it.
Wonderful trails on both the old and new sides (Indian Seats are on the old side). The trails on the new side, three and five mile loops, are less popular than the old side, making them a great alternative when you want some space to yourself. Leave your dogs at home as they're not permitted on these trails.
Nice place, a couple of pavilions, lots of trails. Clean restrooms and well signed. No dogs allowed :( more crowded than we expected but a decent amount of parking.
Trail conditions & character
“A wonderful great outdoor park with great hiking trails and a great view of the back side of Cumming Ga.”
“No dogs allowed :( more crowded than we expected but a decent amount of parking.”
“No dogs allowed :( more crowded than we expected but a decent amount of parking.”
Plan your run at Sawnee Mountain Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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