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Haw Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 496 Google reviews · Running trail in Cumming, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Haw Creek 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 85-acre park offers 3.3 miles of trails through forest, plus a playground & picnic facilities.
What runners say about Haw Creek Park
“Trails are well maintained and the park was large.”
“There are walking and bike paths, benches and tables to sit at under a pavillion, and lots of beautiful greenery to sit or walk around and enjoy.”
“A stunning three-tier waterfall that’s incredibly easy to visit for all ages.”
We love coming here and riding the bike trail. It’s an actual mountain bike trail, not to difficult but a fun challenging 3 mile loop. Super shady, wooded and includes a fun little pump track. Beware of the grumpy man that yells at kids within 10 ft of his fence, seems harmless but is a bit intense.
Being one of the first mountain bikers ever (Yes, back when there was no suspension,10 speed, and bike’s weighed 900lbs) I find this trail very relaxing at cruising speed and a good challenge at high speed. At 61 I don’t ride as hard as I use to but love the undulating terrain that allows me to maintain a steady pace.
Great shady, wooded playground with unique concrete climbing structures shaped like various natural elements like acorns, logs, bears, rocks, and mushrooms. Rated for children 5-12 years old but my 1 year old enjoyed crawling on the smaller rocks.
Absolutely beautiful park with a great play area for small kids and a very nice trail for walking or riding a bike.
Trail conditions & character
“There are walking and bike paths, benches and tables to sit at under a pavillion, and lots of beautiful greenery to sit or walk around and enjoy.”
“Great shady, wooded playground with unique concrete climbing structures shaped like various natural elements like acorns, logs, bears, rocks, and mushrooms.”
“There are also several little playgrounds, bathrooms and good parking.”
“The path to the falls is less than five minutes, and parking is conveniently located right above the road, only about a half mile of dirt road to navigate.”
“Great shady, wooded playground with unique concrete climbing structures shaped like various natural elements like acorns, logs, bears, rocks, and mushrooms.”
“It’s an actual mountain bike trail, not to difficult but a fun challenging 3 mile loop.”
Plan your run at Haw Creek 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
- Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.forsythco.com
- Phone(770) 781-2215
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
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