Home › Georgia › Stone Mountain › Hidden Acres Nature Preserve
Hidden Acres Nature Preserve
4.1 ★★★★☆ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Stone Mountain, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hidden Acres Nature Preserve'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.
Pretty park featuring boardwalks leading to gazebos, a lake, pavilions, and picnic tables for fishing, hiking, and relaxing.
What runners say about Hidden Acres Nature Preserve
“There are some beautiful walking paths and a bridge.”
“It's not too far from where I live, and I just needed a quiet moment to myself and I definitely don't regret finding this hidden gem”
This park isn't as big as some of the others in the area but offers a nice walking trail around a small lake, maybe half a mile around. There are 3 boardwalks leading to gazebos on the water, and a picnic pavilion. Fishing is permitted and you'll see turtles. Like, everywhere.
My husband and I went for an evening walk here, it's quiet and serene with unpaved trails. Great place to watch bats and just enjoy nature.
My family and I are new to the Stone Mountain area. I came across this Hidden treasure when I was running errands. We have been here on several occasions. We love feeding the fishes and the open space.
This is one of Georgia’s hidden jewels. It is so breathtaking and tranquil. I totally love this place.🎤 A little music and some walking shoes is all that you need to add for a perfect adventure.
Trail conditions & character
“It's not too far from where I live, and I just needed a quiet moment to myself and I definitely don't regret finding this hidden gem”
“From their home they had a nice view of Stone Mountain across the lake.”
“Just wish they had working bathrooms and kept up with the place a little more.”
Plan your run at Hidden Acres Nature Preserve
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
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
Running trails near Stone Mountain
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Yellow River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews
566-acre park features a playground & 12-mile soft-surface trail for hiking, biking & equestrians.
Stone Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 43,054 reviews
Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak.
Hightower Trail
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Trail of the Muscogee
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area featuring a 1.5-mile trail along 2 lakes.
