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A.L. Burruss Nature Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Georgia · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from A.L. Burruss Nature Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 45-acre park offers hiking & biking trails through the forest, plus picnic areas.
What runners say about A.L. Burruss Nature Park
“Very scenic creek runs through the park.”
Amazing, peaceful location. They have a lot of trails in there small/medium distance. The real adventure starts when someone is following you and you get thriller movie feels and start finding ways.
Very scenic creek runs through the park. Did not get molested. 5/5 would hike again
Really easy, short, flat walk. It’s our default place to take the dogs and they love it!
Loved coming here for a quick walk to get some steps in. Not a difficult hike at all, but it will get you warm. Bring bug spray, even in the late fall! Gets 4 stars instead of 5 because it does share space with a chain link fenced-off property, so it kind of throws off the nature vibe a bit.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s our default place to take the dogs and they love it!”
Plan your run at A.L. Burruss Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemariettaga.gov
- Phone(770) 794-5602
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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