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Buford Nature Preserve Entrance

4.1 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Buford, Georgia · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Buford Nature Preserve Entrance yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

Scenic

What runners say about Buford Nature Preserve Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Short tranquil trail with beautiful trees and views of the water.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

Perfect. Short tranquil trail with beautiful trees and views of the water. Great location next to Downtown Buford and plenty of nice pedestrians. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Tripp , Feb 2022

Very short trail, but beautiful! Minimal parking but there shouldn’t be a problem finding a space. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★ — Hosanna , Mar 2023

Beautiful hidden nature trail in old Town Buford. Short trail, but a great connector to the Buford community center. I like using this as part of a loop walk around old town.

★★★★★ — Mel , Jul 2024

I love walking this stretch and wish the city would find away to expand the walking trail, similar to the Greenway.

★★★★★ — Molly , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Short tranquil trail with beautiful trees and views of the water.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.

Where to find Buford Nature Preserve Entrance

239-311 Garnett St, Buford, GA 30518

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Running trails near Buford

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Gary Pirkle Park

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PavedShadedLitScenic

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Ivy Creek Greenway Mall of Georgia Access Point

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Boardwalk

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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.