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Bob Callan Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Bob Callan Trailhead'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.
Paved hiking trail along a creek with opportunities to rent bikes and fish.
What runners say about Bob Callan Trailhead
“A nice trail for walking or running, this trail is concrete, runs on the side of a beautiful stream throughout the whole trail.”
“This trail has become such a peaceful, reliable part of my life — a place where I can clear my mind, recharge, and reconnect with nature.”
A nice trail for walking or running, this trail is concrete, runs on the side of a beautiful stream throughout the whole trail. It's medium to highly crowded and hence wear a mask!
Great paved trail - perfect for after it has rained. The parking lot is quite small, maybe 10-15 spots but it wasn’t crowded on a Saturday around 10:30am. The trail was pretty empty when I went, I only passed 7 or 8 people over the span of an hour. There’s lots of trees and shade and very dog-friendly.
To wind down after work and before making the drive home..This is the go to trail for me...I do not want to ride home in traffic..perfect way to decompress and get a good workout. Just Peaceful
Great little trail close to the city! On a Saturday morning it wasn't too heavily trafficked, and the entire path is paved. There is some elevation change, but the path stays mostly level so it's a great not too challenging walk. Good views! You pass by some bridges and walk along the creek.
Trail conditions & character
“The paved trail runs parallel to Rottenwood Creek, then ends at Interstate N Parkway after passing below multiple bridges and near offices buildings.”
“There are two routes you can take, but taking the trail from the right side of the parking lot will get you on the main trail.”
“A nice trail for walking or running, this trail is concrete, runs on the side of a beautiful stream throughout the whole trail.”
“This trail has become such a peaceful, reliable part of my life — a place where I can clear my mind, recharge, and reconnect with nature.”
“There’s lots of trees and shade and very dog-friendly.”
Plan your run at Bob Callan Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitecumberlandtrails.org
- Social Instagram
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