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Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary'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.
Petite conservation area featuring wooded walking trails, picnic tables & viewing platforms.
What runners say about Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary
“The woods here are beautiful and lush and even though it is surrounded on all sides by residential and shopping areas, it feels as if you are in the middle of a large forest.”
“Hidden behind Adams stadium, and pretty quiet despite being close to major roads.”
This park is so incredibly beautiful and lush, I often forget I'm in Atlanta. It has an abundance of trails for walking, hiking, or biking, and a wide green space for frisbee, picnics, or other activities.
An excellent urban greenspace in the midst of the sprawl behind Kittredge Park, the Sanctuary is rather small, yet the trails are pleasant and dog-friendly, with pleasant views of the forest and the local creek. An easy stroll for a couple of hours, listen to the birds and watch the squirrels, a nice afternoon getaway.
This is an amazing park and nature preserve in the middle of North Druid Hills. The woods here are beautiful and lush and even though it is surrounded on all sides by residential and shopping areas, it feels as if you are in the middle of a large forest. The loop trail is nice for a short hike and clearly marked!
Excellent hidden nature trail! Great trails for walking/running. Plenty of trees to shield you from the sun rays as you walk. This place is pet friendly but dog must be on a leash at all times. The park has an open meadow for holding outdoor activities.
Trail conditions & character
“The woods here are beautiful and lush and even though it is surrounded on all sides by residential and shopping areas, it feels as if you are in the middle of a large forest.”
“Perfect for walking your dogs, and forgetting about the city for a bit.”
“Hidden behind Adams stadium, and pretty quiet despite being close to major roads.”
Plan your run at Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary
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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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