Near Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
Wetlands by the Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
Near Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
Beautiful - and surrealist - bench in the Sandy Creek Nature Loop
Near Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
Fallen tree along the Oconee Trial
Near Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
View of the Georgia Power Easement from the southern entrance of the park.
Near Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
Sandy Creek Nature Center trail map

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Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop

3.0 (3 Ratings)
A fairly wooded trail that winds around the perimeter of Sandy Creek Nature Center.
2.7
mi
Distance
56
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.74mi
Distance
56ft
Elevation Gain
56ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
657ft
High Point
609ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail can be accessed from 4 or 5 different entrances since this particular route is connecting multiple trails. Look for trail signs near the parking lot, if parked in the Education & Visiting Center parking lot (free). From the Education and Visitor parking lot, head to the Levee Trail, and continue counter-clockwise. Heading this direction will take you to the north, before meandering back around south, passing around Kingfisher Pond, and following the North Oconee River. The higher elevation sections go through wooded pine areas, with the occasional dip down to the North Oconee River, where the trail follows along the river bank.

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Contributors
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