Home › Georgia › Newnan › Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,144 Google reviews · Running trail in Newnan, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 12 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chattahoochee Bend State 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.
This 2,910-acre riverside park offers boating & fishing, 6 miles of trails & many campsites.
What runners say about Chattahoochee Bend State Park
“Told to, essentially, clean everything to the point that the cleaning lady would have to do anything.”
“The city of Newman is also close by and has many historical sites and gorgeous houses to look at.”
“The trails for hiking and biking are well marked.”
“Shaded trails, level ground for peaceful short hikes (up to 5 miles or less).”
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is one of the newer parks in Georgia and it is very well taken care of by the workers and volunteers. My wife and I spent a Monday through Thursday there in campground #1 at site 102. This is a pull through site.
I went to walk some trails and the friendly staff person at the visitors center recommended the trails that start at the center. Combined, probably 8 miles. Smart to wear long hiking pants and waterproof shoes or at least good shoes with tread since there are small creek water crossing; however, I came across several…
We love hiking and picnicking at Chattahoochee Bend State Park. It's a wonderful place and we enjoy being out in nature. We're so thankful the staff replaced the rotten park bench at the top of Wild Turkey Trail and Boulder Trail. It's so nice!
A beautiful park with nice hiking trails. Location is more remote than expected and the drive in just adds to the natural beauty of the place. It's very quiet and peaceful and not too many people. The visitor center was a nice surprise.
Trail conditions & character
“The city of Newman is also close by and has many historical sites and gorgeous houses to look at.”
“Shaded trails, level ground for peaceful short hikes (up to 5 miles or less).”
“The exception is the “flat rock trail” in which you walk across flat granite.”
“Picnic area with many tables and grills, boat ramp for river craft, many trails, both bikeable and hiking, restrooms, ample parking, and shaded to boot.”
“One of the great things about this park is its dog-friendliness.”
“Shaded trails, level ground for peaceful short hikes (up to 5 miles or less).”
“The trails for hiking and biking are well marked.”
“The parking lots are well paved and there are concrete paths.”
“Picnic area with many tables and grills, boat ramp for river craft, many trails, both bikeable and hiking, restrooms, ample parking, and shaded to boot.”
“We're also thankful for the handicap accessible trail which allows hiking even after knee replacement surgery.”
Plan your run at Chattahoochee Bend State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance12 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegastateparks.org
- Phone(770) 254-7271
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
Running trails near Newnan
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Richard's Lake Walking Path
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
Laura’s Park at Hays Mill Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Public park featuring picnic tables and a restroom, plus dog-friendly walking paths.