Home › Georgia › Alpharetta › Big Creek Greenway
Big Creek Greenway
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Alpharetta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Creek Greenway'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.
8-mi. concrete path for cycling, jogging & walking winding past wetlands, meadows & mature forest.
What runners say about Big Creek Greenway
“Very impressed with how clean and well maintained the trails were.”
“Truly beautiful walking path through the woods.”
“It's peaceful and you can really detach from your day while recuperating your body and mind.”
This is one of the best kept secrets for nature lovers, walkers, runners and bikers alike. The upper most point of the trail starts at Webb Bridge Road and following it south will take you all the way down to Old Alabama Road just off of Holcomb Bridge in Roswell.
This is nice place for family and friends to spend good time together. Spring is almost here, big dogwood trees at road side are eager to show lives with flowers after long winter. In the summer, most of the section are covered. The section from McFarland trailhead to Fowler Park section is about 4 miles.
The Greenway is such a great place to go for a run, walk, bike ride. So wide and flat for the most part. Going through the marsh lands is super cool. Lots of things to look at. Love how much they've invested in the infrastructure for the Greenway and hope it continues as it has been for the past few years.
This is a fantastic trail to walk in a cool day. Some shade. I saw plenty of interesting wild life. Quiet and serene. You can even ride your bike on the trail. See the real Georgia here.
Trail conditions & character
“Boardwalk comprises most of the passage, it's been carefully maintained.”
“The entire path is pretty flat, no elevation at all which makes it friendly to not only for regular walkers but also for kids, elders and bikers.”
“The section from McFarland trailhead to Fowler Park section is about 4 miles.”
“The trail is fairly wide along most of the trail and is paved from end to end so you can ride this with either a road or gentle rider touring bike.”
“Truly beautiful walking path through the woods.”
“It's peaceful and you can really detach from your day while recuperating your body and mind.”
“You could easily take a stroller or wheelchair through here.”
Plan your run at Big Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone+1 678-297-6123
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–7 pm |
Running trails near Alpharetta
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Marconi Access - Big Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Park offering a paved trail for biking, jogging, and walking, plus a public restroom.
Big Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Relaxed greenway offering paved trails for walking and bike riding through wooded areas.
Old Milton Pkwy Greenway Access
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
Union Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Petite outdoor rink for hockey and roller skating with a covered skating area and clean restrooms.
Webb Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,627 reviews
Multi-use park with soccer & baseball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas & a playground.
Big Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Sprawling outdoor space featuring a paved walkway for jogging, biking and walking. Trails are dog-friendly.