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Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 Google reviews · Running trail in Valdosta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grand Bay Wildlife Management 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.
Spacious wildlife refuge offering swampy nature walks, a boardwalk & a tower in serene surroundings.
What runners say about Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area
“Beautiful walk with little information signs along the way with benches if you need to rest The top of the tower did have many hornets flying about so be careful”
“It's quiet and peaceful, my wife has been really wanting to see a gator in the wild.”
Great time exploring this beautiful cypress swamp! It borders Moody AFB so we got a treat watching the jets overhead. Nice boardwalk back through the swamp to a tower where you can see the beautiful swamp They also have an education center which is great for kids.
NO DOGS You do NEED a pass to be on the boardwalk, if you already have a fishing pass then it counts but if not you can pay just for a day pass that’s 15 dollars or a year for 30, if not you can get fined There is also a information center but not sure when they keep it open.
Lovely little walk, baby gators were everywhere. The sun almost melted my face into my skull, but seeing little dinosaurs so comfy in their zone, was awesome and worth it.
Beautiful place to visit. We took our children and they enjoyed it too! We saw a snake (on the board walk) and a baby alligator. The picnic area was nice. Bathrooms needed cleaning though! A nice place to go for a short outing. We will definitely visit again.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice boardwalk back through the swamp to a tower where you can see the beautiful swamp They also have an education center which is great for kids.”
“Beautiful walk with little information signs along the way with benches if you need to rest The top of the tower did have many hornets flying about so be careful”
“It's quiet and peaceful, my wife has been really wanting to see a gator in the wild.”
Plan your run at Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegeorgiawildlife.com
- Phone+1 912-262-3173
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 12–7 pm |
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