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Burnt Hickory Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 325 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Burnt Hickory 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.

ScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

County park with meeting rooms, baseball fields, tennis & racquetball courts & a playground.

What runners say about Burnt Hickory Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (325 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Their bathrooms are usually pretty clean, however it'd be nice to have another light in the women's bathroom.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Very large and gorgeous rentable event space that looks like a modern cabin.”

Love coming to this park. They recently re-did the padding around the playground. Their bathrooms are usually pretty clean, however it'd be nice to have another light in the women's bathroom. There's lots of space for kids to run around or play other games and they have a nice covering for the picnic area.

★★★★★ — Miranda , Dec 2025

It is very peaceful and pretty. I do wish they had some trails to hike.

★★★★☆ — Sandy , Apr 2021

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Their bathrooms are usually pretty clean, however it'd be nice to have another light in the women's bathroom.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Very large and gorgeous rentable event space that looks like a modern cabin.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Several voting stations, ample parking, excellent traffic design throughout the park, and I got in and out of there within 20 minutes to vote.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Would have given five stars, but the water fountains didn't work.”

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Plan your run at Burnt Hickory Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitepaulding.gov
  • Phone+1 770-443-7540

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Burnt Hickory Park

8650 Cartersville Hwy, Dallas, GA 30132

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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.