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Bartram Forest WMA Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Milledgeville, Georgia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bartram Forest WMA Trail Head'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.
What runners say about Bartram Forest WMA Trail Head
“Nice peaceful place, small ponds have lots of fish and nobody hikes in to fish much, so a well kept secret for those willing to put forth the work to get there”
“⚠️ i gave this place a five star rating because it is beautiful and peaceful, and a wonderful walk and hike.”
⚠️ i gave this place a five star rating because it is beautiful and peaceful, and a wonderful walk and hike. so many trails, and it is very woodsy. i know many people come to ride bikes or hike, but i go to take my dog running and swimming and i’ve seen other people there doing the same with their dogs!
Great trail with lots of opportunities to take different routes every time. My dog is getting old so this was a little challenging for her, but there were lots of shady spots to take breaks along the way.
Nice peaceful place, small ponds have lots of fish and nobody hikes in to fish much, so a well kept secret for those willing to put forth the work to get there
Great place to walk or run or just sit outdoors. I use it to get a little peace during hectic days and it works quite well.
Trail conditions & character
“i know many people come to ride bikes or hike, but i go to take my dog running and swimming and i’ve seen other people there doing the same with their dogs!”
Plan your run at Bartram Forest WMA Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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