Indian Seats Trail
One of the highest peaks in metro Atlanta
Description:
Located in the Sawnee Mountain preserve, Indian Seats Trail is a 3.5 miles from the vistor center parking to the observation deck on top of Sawnee Mountain.
The Indian Seats on top of Sawnee Mountain are a rock outcropping which may have served a ceremonial purpose for native American inhabitants.
There is an abandoned gold mine towards the top of the mountain, it is closed off by a gate but you can peer into the shaft.
Sawnee Mountain Preserve provides visitors with 963 acres of scenic passive space, hiking trails and an interactive Visitor Center.
Directions: Google Directions
Located slightly north of Hwy 20, 4075 Spot Road, Cumming, GA 30040.
State: | Georgia |
County: | Forsyth |
Latitude: | 34.236671 |
Longitude: | -84.160561 |
Length: | 3.5 miles |
Difficulty: | 6 |
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User: Hugh Watkins Title: Hidden gem near Atlanta Rating:
Date: Fri Apr-05-2013
Trip Type: Day Hike
Indian Seats Trail Report:
This trail is a hidden gem very close to Atlanta, if you are in Alpharetta it’s around a 30 min trip. The top offers very nice views of the North Georgia mountains.
I highly recommend checking it out.
Miles | Trail Name | Short Description |
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13 | Amicalola River Trail | Follows Amicalola River towards Dawson Wildlife Management Area |
22 | Amicalola Falls East Ridge Trail | Climb to the top of Amicalola Falls |
22 | Amicalola Falls West Ridge Falls Access | Nice hike up the west ridge to base of falls |
22 | Big Trees Trail | Easy trail in Sandy Springs |
24 | Benton MacKaye Trail | Long trail stretching from northern Georgia to Tennessee and North Carolina |