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Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 315 Google reviews · Running trail in Duluth, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area'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.
Popular spot for tubing trips on the Chattahoochee River and boating, with a ramp.
What runners say about Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area
Nice park with restrooms and boat ramp. Good fishing spots too. A path along the river has some very old and huge trees.
This park has a shady space to park, which is great when planning to play at the Chattahoochee River. The ramp is great for boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Just remember you need a life jacket if you are going on the river in a boat. However, other than the river, there aren't many other park activities.
Great place to put a kayak in or to pull out of the Chattahoochie. There is a boat ramp so you do not have to carry your kayak very far. There are also picnick tables and a couple of smaller trails.
Nice, low key trails along the river. The park is well maintained and the kids have met the rangers a few times, who are always nice. Beware during the summer the river tube company launches from here and the park can be completely full of cars and people.
Trail conditions & character
“Great parking lot with a nice boat ramp into the Hooch.”
Plan your run at Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone+1 678-538-1200
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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