Mount Yonah Hike – Cleveland GA – 4.75 miles – Strenuous
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Let's take a hike to the top of Yonah Mountain!
Yonah is one of N. GA's most popular hikes and rightfully so. The scenic wooded trail leads to a summit with steep drop offs and offers simply stunning views.
Please take note that this is not a hike for beginners. It’s a strenuous out and back hike with a nearly continuous 1450’ elevation gain upward climb to the summit that includes a few scrambles over boulders.
So, is it worth it? In a word … “yep”.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If it is raining or there is a strong chance of rain before or during this time this hike will be cancelled given the dangerous conditions that rain will cause. So, please check back before heading out to the meetup spot.
While we won’t race to the top and then back down, we will hike at a reasonable pace of about 2.25 to 2.5 mph. So, please be prepared. My suggestion would be to read some of the reviews in the links provided below beforehand to determine if this hike is for you.
Doggies up for the challenge are permitted on this trail and welcome/encouraged to attend.
Directions can be found in the pin map embedded in this event listing. Linking your smartphone to that using Google Maps will guide you to the precise meeting place at the trailhead. We will meet near the restrooms … well, more like outhouses in the parking area😊
I do like to start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees.
Below are some helpful links. As always, if you have any questions in advance please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
AllTrails (general info about the trail itself):
Mount Yonah Trail | Map, Guide - Georgia | AllTrails
Atlanta Trails (general info about the trail itself):
[Yonah Mountain Trail (atlantatrails.com)](https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/yonah-mountain-hiking-trail/)
Hope to see you there, and of course please remember that you will be participating entirely at your own risk as Suwanee Take-a-Hikers assumes absolutely no liability (nada, zero, zilch, zip, squat) for adverse events which may occur during meetups. Cheers! 😊