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The Sawnee Mountain range runs southwest to northeast, and consists of five knolls and three gaps (Chamblee, Sawnee, and Bettes). [4] Located only a few miles north of Cumming, Georgia (the county seat ), the mountain is the highest point in Forsyth county at 1,946 ft (593 m) above sea level.
Exhibits on canal history, archaeology, birding and local attractions, almost 200 acres of swamp and woodland with 5 miles of trails Sawnee Mountain Preserve: Cumming: Forsyth: Metro Atlanta: 963 acres, environmental education programs, managed by the Outdoor Division of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Stephen C. Foster State Park: Fargo ...
Most notable are Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Central Park, Fowler Park, Poole's Mill Covered Bridge and the Big Creek Greenway. [41] The Cumming Fairgrounds host many events throughout the year including a rodeo, The Cumming Country Fair, and a farmers' market. [42] There is also the annual July 4 Steam Engine Parade. [43]
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In central Forsyth County, the highway dips southeast to pass to the south of Sawnee Mountain and heads through Cumming, crossing US 19 and SR 400, and heading on into Gwinnett County, passing to the south of Lake Lanier. SR 20 then turns south after an interchange with I-985/US 23/SR 365, crossing I-85 shortly thereafter.
The Sawnee Mountain Preserve provides views of the city from the top of Sawnee Mountain. [7] In 1956, Buford Dam, along the Chattahoochee River, started operating. The reservoir that it created is called Lake Lanier. [8] The lake, a popular spot for boaters, has generated income from tourists for Cumming as well as provides a source of drinking ...
The Sawnee Drive portion of the route (between SR 20 and SR 9) saw an average of 5,530 vehicles on a daily basis. The portion of SR 306 that is concurrent with SR 9 saw an average vehicle count of 12,980 per day in 2011, likely due to thru-traffic on SR 9, while the stretch from SR 9 to SR 400 tallied 7,300 vehicles per day.
30 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails with beginner-, intermediate- and advanced-level paths. One of the trails leads to Indian Springs State Park. In 2021 an additional trail system called "The Creeks" was added connecting Dauset Trails with Jackson, GA. [2] 5.5 mile loop Equestrian Trail; Woodland Garden Trail; Tree Identification Trail