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Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 413 Google reviews · Running trail in Cartersville, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Access
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Confirmed from Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area'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.
Serene, tree-shaded option with historical markers, hiking trails & covered picnic spots.
What runners say about Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area
“Restrooms have been clean the times I've used them”
“If you don't want to hike up for the beautiful views there is horse shoe stakes set up, volleyball net, play ground equipment for kids and nice park area.”
“Awesome, little quiet area with picnic tables and grills down by the river and a nature hike trail.”
Otherwise known as Cooper’s Iron Works, this parkland has made it onto the Register of National Historic Places as the only surviving remains of a town by the name of Etowah. It was destroyed in 1864 by the Unionist General Sherman as he and his army forced his way towards Atlanta on his march to the sea.
Love this park. Easy trail that is rewarding once you reach the top. This trail does connect to Pine Mountain trail as well. The park boasts picnic structures, the historic furnace, clearly defined trails, stairs down to the water (where I've seen otters), and an interpretative nature center at the top of the trail…
A pretty place for a small getaway. The place Is so calm and peaceful. You can come this place for birthday parties at a very nominal cost. Their day use shelters has benches, play area next to it and right next to the river. There are few walking trails around which are very scenic and pretty.
Great scenic ride to this area. Cooper's furnace is a historical point of interest. You also get a view of the Allatoona Dam from the bottom as well if you park further back. You can look up water release schedules to see the water release.
Trail conditions & character
“If you don't want to hike up for the beautiful views there is horse shoe stakes set up, volleyball net, play ground equipment for kids and nice park area.”
“Awesome, little quiet area with picnic tables and grills down by the river and a nature hike trail.”
Plan your run at Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area
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 — reported by runners
- Websiterecreation.gov
- Phone+1 678-721-6700
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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