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Ashford Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Chamblee, Georgia · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Ashford Forest Preserve'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.

ShadedDog-friendlyQuiet

Wooded park with trails for hiking and dog-walking.

What runners say about Ashford Forest Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (73 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Easy to follow trails in an undeveloped area in between Dekalb Peachtree Airport and the surrounding neighborhoods.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The wooded trails are so peaceful and fresh in the morning.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“Great place to enjoy nature or take your dog for a walk.”

Healthy forest in the middle of residential area. We enjoyed the walking there, it’s not big, but good variety of vegetation. Very natural, seems not much human interference. Nice place to visit.

★★★★★ — Suria , May 2022

The wooded trails are so peaceful and fresh in the morning. Such a great addition to the neighborhood! It's a favorite walk for me and my dog. There are three entry points but only the one on Clairmont road has parking. The other two are pedestrian access points from neighborhoods.

★★★★★ — Meg , Sep 2023

Interesting spot almost hidden and frequently used by great humans and their dogs with nice trails and respectful visitors. Dog bags in place please use

★★★★★ — Brian , Dec 2024

Nice little nature area. Not huge, but a decent trail that goes around and only walking, no bikes allowed. Good if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t travel out of the way to visit.

★★★★★ — Dana , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 73 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 12 mentions

“Interesting spot almost hidden and frequently used by great humans and their dogs with nice trails and respectful visitors.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“A wooded city park in the incredible roar of humanity that is in any big city.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The wooded trails are so peaceful and fresh in the morning.”

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Plan your run at Ashford Forest Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenorthdekalbgreenspace.org
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Where to find Ashford Forest Preserve

3890 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.