Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Home of Forsyth Outdoors
4075 Spot Road, Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2217
Visitor Center hours: M-Sa 8:30-5:00 Trails open 7 days, 8:00-dark
About Sawnee Mountain and the Preserve
Sawnee Mountain visibly links to the summit of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range, as well as the rich history of the woodland culture of North Georgia’s Native American inhabitants. The mountain is named after a local Cherokee Native American, Sawnee. Now, after having survived the passage of time, natural disasters, searches for gold, timber clearing, and urban development, Sawnee Mountain is the landmark host to The Sawnee Mountain Preserve & Visitor Center.
In 2005 the Preserve was awarded “Most Outstanding Green Space Plan” for 2005, by the Georgia Urban Forestry Council, balancing the local history and natural resources of Forsyth County.
Sawnee Mountain Preserve offers a number of amenities that are available for the general public. A hike up to the Indian Seats, a natural rock formation at the top of the trail system, offers a beautiful setting for enjoying the views of the North Georgia Mountains. This is also a perfect location for family photographs, particularly during the fall leaf season.
The Visitor Center has interpretive information on the flora and fauna of Sawnee Mountain, a live honey bee hive, and the story of Sawnee Mountain's preservation, conservation and stewardship of the property.
Behind the Visitor Center there is an area with picnic tables, plus a natural play area with a sand box and fort building materials.
There is a small playground for the entertainment of our youngest visitors to the mountain. It is located adjacent to the picnic pavilions at the Bettis Tribble Gap side of the Preserve (2500 Bettis Tribble Gap Road).
