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Big Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,562 Google reviews · Running trail in Roswell, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Big Creek Park'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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

City woodland park offering a series of mountain biking, hiking & multi-use paved trails.

What runners say about Big Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,562 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Very easy hiking trails for novices and intermediates, many scenic routes to explore, and great place to walk your canine friends.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with the sounds of nature, the laughter of visitors, and the quiet hum of cyclists gliding along the well-maintained trails.”

Had a blast here recently at the Big Creek Quick Six Enduro. Well manicured trails with easy to hard. Very nicely laid out and easy to follow map. There's something for anyone here!

★★★★★ — Matt , Oct 2023

Big Creek Park has a very peaceful trail. Deers often make an appearance during my evening walks. Some paved roads, a little boardwalk, and some dirt roads. Designated bike dirt road and designated pedestrian path as well as cyclists.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Aug 2023

One of my favorite parks to wonder in Roswell. Good mountain biking trails, and paved or raised platform walk ways be it suitable for all ages and physical conditions. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — G.C. , Jan 2023

It was a beautiful place, and a nice light walk. There is also biking and Roller skating(yes, you read that right). I had never heard of roller skating in a Recreational park

★★★★☆ — Jesse , Apr 2022

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with the sounds of nature, the laughter of visitors, and the quiet hum of cyclists gliding along the well-maintained trails.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Very easy hiking trails for novices and intermediates, many scenic routes to explore, and great place to walk your canine friends.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Good mountain biking trails, and paved or raised platform walk ways be it suitable for all ages and physical conditions.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 4 mentions

“One of the park’s standout features is the boardwalk, which adds a special charm to the landscape.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“I wish crossing Holcomb Bridge on Old Alabama and the rest of the way to the parking lot was safer, it would connect alot of other hike and bike areas together.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Rocky trail which dries quickly after a rain storm but is a little more difficult to navigate.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Awesome trails for humans and dogs alike.”

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Plan your run at Big Creek Park

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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteroswellgov.com
  • Phone+1 770-641-3705
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 5 am–9 pm
Sunday 5 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Big Creek Park

1600 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

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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.