May 17, 2022
Yonah Mountain Trail
near Cleveland, GA
It was great hiking day with mild temperatures, sunny skies and a light breeze on top of Yonah Mountain. The trail was dry and in good condition although a bit slippery on the way down due to the dry and loose fine dirt. While a steep climb for the first half of the hike, it did not seem as difficult as expected. Being a bit late in spring, there were not a lot of wildflowers, but we were still treated most notably to some Fire pinks and Jack-in-the-pulpits along the way. As reported by other hikers, there was lots of poison ivy, but not a real problem given the fairly wide trail. Overall it was a hike with views worth the extra effort.
The route
4.8 mi · 1,496 ft climbing · 4h 6m out, 3h 16m walking · 1.5 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (21)
Panoramic view from Mount Yonah to the southwest. Todays hikers (L-R): Christine, Charles, Beth, Londa, Jenny, Gerald, Renee, Ray, Phil, Lynn & Mike Going up! Lots of variations in the trail today. A break on a plateau with a view about half way up the mountain. Some of the views from around the top. More views from various overlooks Some lunch time photos. One of several sets of nicely constructed steps on the trail. Woodland Bluet (Houstonia lanceolata) top & Spiderwort (Tradescantia subaspera) bottom. Wood Sorrel (Oxalis stricta) One of a few Jack-in-the-pulpits seen along the trail. Strange fungus growing on a stump. Upper left clockwise: Pussytoes, Sweet shrub, Maple-leaf viburnum, Daisy fleebane, Blackberry. Michaux's saxifrage (Saxifraga michauxii) Fire Pink(Silene virginica) Upper left clockwise: Multiflora rose, Rattlesnakeweed, White Milkweed, Golden Ragwort Common Hoptree . . . never heard of such a tree. Even Poison ivy was blooming . . . watch out! A very large oak tree just off the trail. We think perhaps Red oak . . . any guesses? The end . . . photo thanks to another hiker up here today!