Hike and Climb to Yonah Mountain
Cleveland, Georgia
Details
Distance
4.53 miles
Elevation Gain
1417 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Cole Christiansen
Hike to this huge rockface with great visibility and if you time it right, crazy Blueridge sunsets. Mt. Yonah aslo offers a camping and hammocking paradise.
The trail starts at "Mt. Yonah Trailhead" and is 4.4 mile round-trip with elevation of 1,500' to 3,166'. The trail stays below moderate tree coverage until around the halfway point where you will come upon a clearing known as the first LZ (landing zone). The mountain is shared with hikers by Army Rangers in training. They will occasionally conduct training and utilize these LZ's. Along with being a drop down spot for helicopters it's also a great camping spot with a view.
Next you will arrive at the main campground still under the treeline, complete with bathrooms. To get to the main summit you will continue past the campground. The trail opens up onto the mountain's massive rock face, spanning the whole western side. You can stop here or continue to the second LZ. This LZ is much larger and a perfect camping spot. If you prefer to fall asleep with a view of the sunset, though, a couple trees on the western rock face will do the trick. The mountain is fairly unaffected by light pollution and is great for astrophotography and constellation watching.
If climbing, you will take the trail to "The Lowers" from the main campsite or the lower LZ. There are lots of routes on The Lowers, but if you want to climb with a view you can repel or climb the main face.
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Hike and Climb to Yonah Mountain Reviews
I really enjoyed the length of this hike and the elevation. I'm not sure, I have a thing for solid mountain hikes. But the views are pretty fantastic. I think one of my favorite things is the open meadow at the top of the mountain. I had a picnic with friends and puppies up there as the sun was setting. 'Twas beautiful.
5.0
This mountain is like an old friend to me. I've hiked it probably 50 times and the view at the top takes my breath away every time. It's a fantastic spot for camping, hiking or even repelling! If you're in Georgia it's a must see in my opinion.
5.0
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