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Big Creek

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Cumming, Georgia · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Big Creek'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.

PavedRestroomsTrailhead parking

Popular park known for its paved and woodland trails for walking and hiking as well as biking.

What runners say about Big Creek

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“There is nothing to complain about, it's perfect for walk or run or biking or just a casual stroll.”

There is nothing to complain about, it's perfect for walk or run or biking or just a casual stroll. It do get slippery after a rain on wood, so have to be careful

★★★★★ — Rockys , May 2023

Very nice paved trail through the forest. lol Mileage markers alone the path and educational signage of foliage a long the trail.

★★★★☆ — Amirah , Jul 2024

Super nice spot to run! I usually run trails, but this has been a nice addition to my runs. It can get crowded in the parking lot, but never to the point of aggravation.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Mar 2021

lovely place to walk, bike, run, jog... tons of trees to block the sun's heat but there's plenty of light. gorgeous walkway and transports you to a hike in the suburbs

★★★★☆ — B , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 51 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“It can get crowded in the parking lot, but never to the point of aggravation.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Very nice paved trail through the forest.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Restroom facilities inoperable and using porta potties instead.”

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Plan your run at Big Creek

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners

Where to find Big Creek

Big Creek Greenway, Cumming, GA 30040

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Running trails near Cumming

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Bethelview Road Trailhead, Big Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Cumming, GA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Trail for jogging and biking featuring greenery and wildlife including turtles and deer.

under a mile away

Fowler Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,176 reviews

Cumming, GA

LitDog-friendly

Public space including a recreation center, sports fields & courts, 2 playgrounds & a skate park.

2.0 miles away

Big Creek Greenway Trailhead Union Hill Rd.

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Cumming, GA

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Park featuring a shaded, well-maintained trail for walking, biking, and jogging.

3.1 miles away

Halcyon Trailhead - Big Creek Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Alpharetta, GA

Boardwalk

Part of the Greenway Trail, this hiking area features forest, boardwalks, and wildlife.

4.9 miles away

Bell Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Milton, GA

LitScenic

Sport-focused park featuring lighted baseball & football fields, plus a playground & picnic areas.

5.3 miles away

Haw Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 496 reviews

Cumming, GA

3 miLoopPavedShaded

This 85-acre park offers 3.3 miles of trails through forest, plus a playground & picnic facilities.

5.3 miles away

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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.