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Running trails in Georgia
778 trails across 128 cities in Georgia, with the most in Atlanta, Marietta, and Cumming — including 158 paved, 96 loops, 160 shaded, and 32 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Georgia trails below.
Cities in Georgia
Every city and town in Georgia with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Atlanta
- Marietta
- Cumming
- Roswell
- Macon
- Athens
- Gainesville
- Augusta
- Savannah
- Stockbridge
- Carrollton
- Alpharetta
- Columbus
- Cartersville
- Canton
- Sandy Springs
- Smyrna
- Suwanee
- Dalton
- Rome
- Stonecrest
- Peachtree City
- Powder Springs
- St Marys
- Valdosta
- Acworth
- Dallas
- Winder
- Woodstock
- Buford
- Cedartown
- Decatur
- Fayetteville
- Griffin
- Kennesaw
- Newnan
- Richmond Hill
- Tucker
- Conyers
- Dunwoody
- Johns Creek
- Lawrenceville
- McDonough
- Milledgeville
- Norcross
- Perry
- Duluth
- Grovetown
- Mableton
- Monroe
- Statesboro
- Warner Robins
- Waycross
- Brunswick
- Clarkston
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Hinesville
- Loganville
- Stone Mountain
- Sugar Hill
- Thomasville
- Bainbridge
- Calhoun
- Chamblee
- Covington
- Holly Springs
- Jefferson
- Kingsland
- Milton
- Morrow
- Peachtree Corners
- Snellville
- Chatsworth
- College Park
- Dublin
- Flowery Branch
- Hoschton
- Jesup
- LaGrange
- Lithia Springs
- Pooler
- Union City
- Braselton
- Douglas
- East Point
- Fairburn
- Hampton
- Hapeville
- Jekyll Island
- Locust Grove
- Palmetto
- Resaca
- Rincon
- Villa Rica
- Waleska
- Albany
- Americus
- Auburn
- Berkeley Lake
- Bethlehem
- Brookhaven
- Byron
- Chattahoochee Hills
- Dacula
- Doraville
- Douglasville
- Evans
- Forest Park
- Garden City
- Hephzibah
- Hiram
- Jonesboro
- Lilburn
- Lumpkin
- Lyons
- Midland
- Moultrie
- Porterdale
- Riverdale
- Rydal
- Sharpsburg
- St Simons Island
- Tifton
- Tyrone
- Waynesboro
- West Point
- Whigham
- White
Notable running trails in Georgia
The Georgia trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Georgia ranking →
Stone Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 43,054 reviews
Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak.
Forsyth Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 19,194 reviews
30-acre park with basketball & tennis courts, paths, a historic fountain & a Confederate memorial.
Piedmont Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,919 reviews
Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.
Sweetwater Creek State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,672 reviews
Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,045 reviews
Preserved site of an 1864 Civil War battle, with a visitor's center featuring a film & artifacts.
Red Top Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,446 reviews
Wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Allatoona features water sports, trails, campsites & cottages.
Fort Yargo State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,371 reviews
Historic fort in a state park with campsites, yurts, trails & a beach on a 260-acre lake.
Swift Cantrell Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,526 reviews
Playgrounds, trails & picnic pavilions in a 130-acre recreation area including dog & skate parks.
Jekyll Island State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,264 reviews
State-managed island offering many recreational & water-based activities, from biking to fishing.
Alexander Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,140 reviews
Scenic spot featuring a flying-disc golf course, trails, fishing, a horseshoe pit & a playground.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,039 reviews
Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults.
Riverwalk Augusta
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,165 reviews
Riverfront park with brick walking paths, plus a splash fountain, playground & nearby amenities.
Town Center Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,807 reviews
City park & events space with a splash playground, amphitheater & a mile of footpaths.
Morgan Falls Overlook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews
Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.
Brook Run Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,637 reviews
Expansive, 100-plus acre wooded park offering a dog run, trails, a playground & a community garden.
Cauble Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,083 reviews
25-acre lakefront park with a white sandy beach & facilities for picnics, fishing & boating.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews
Historic park boasts Native American ceremonial earth mounds & a museum with artifacts on display.
Amerson River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,520 reviews
This sprawling park with woods, wetlands & meadows offers a playground, canoe launch & trails.
Lilburn City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,436 reviews
10-acre city park featuring a playground, a paved jogging trail, tennis courts & a pavilion.
Woodruff Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,355 reviews
This riverside promenade on the Columbus State University campus plays host to many college events.
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,315 reviews
Forested 120-acre nature preserve with a trail, waterfall, streams, parking lot & picnic tables.
Fowler Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,176 reviews
Public space including a recreation center, sports fields & courts, 2 playgrounds & a skate park.
Flat Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews
Wooded area on a fishing lake with hiking & biking trails, picnic spots with grills & a playground.
Olde Rope Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,083 reviews
This secluded park provides biking trails, picnic areas & a river for fishing & canoeing.
East Cobb Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
Public park offering playgrounds, walking paths, picnic areas, fields & creek overlooks.
Sims Lake Park Suwanee
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,981 reviews
Featuring a 7-acre lake, this park offers a looping trail, playground, open meadows & picnic spots.
Crooked River State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,010 reviews
Park set by the Intracoastal & maritime forest offering a nature center & myriad activities.
Okefenokee Swamp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,034 reviews
Daytime-only park with boat tours, canoes, trails, reptile shows & a 90-ft. observation tower.
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Georgia trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Georgia
- Best running trails in Georgia — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 96 in Georgia come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 32 in Georgia are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 160 in Georgia keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 79 in Georgia have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 400 in Georgia, and 132 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 391 in Georgia have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 300 in Georgia you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 153 in Georgia are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 403 in Georgia runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Georgia
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Shaded Running Trails
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)