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Drexel Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Valdosta, Georgia · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Drexel 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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Drexel Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Drexel is located right off north Patterson close Valdosta state university! Well shaded, cool and nice! I love the lil bridge walk over the running stream of water! Cool place to take kids, grandkids etc!! Maybe even if you take your dog there to throw some balls!

★★★★☆ — Derrick , Jun 2023

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitevlpra.com
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Drexel Park

1809 GA-7 BUS, Valdosta, GA 31602

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Running trails near Valdosta

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Drexel Park

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PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Green space offering a playground, basketball courts & an amphitheater, plus picnic areas & grills.

1.5 miles away

Wood Valley Park

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PavedDog-friendly

Small, clean park featuring playgrounds and a track for walking and dog-walking, along with picnic tables.

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Scott Park

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PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean hangout featuring a playground and a basketball court, as well as picnic tables and restrooms.

2.4 miles away

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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.