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Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department

4.5 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Running trail in Jefferson, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department'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.

Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department — running trail in Jefferson, GA, photo 1
Trailhead parking

Leisure, sports and playground amenity featuring baseball and soccer fields, plus an after-school program.

What runners say about Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (126 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Fields are always kept up & netting over playground to prevent injuries from any foul balls. Plenty of open space for kids to run wild

★★★★★ — Craig , Jun 2021

Great 12U field, but I wish there was more shade at the fields. Parking lot is big.

★★★★★ — Reb , May 2022

Nice walking trail. Great staff and childcare. Wide variety of sports for all ages.

★★★★★ — Teri , Aug 2018

Great facility. Could use a couple more shade areas and tables. But overall great.

★★★★★ — Patrick , Jul 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

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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 — reported by runners
  • Websitejeffersonga.gov
  • Phone(706) 367-5116
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department

2495 Old Pendergrass Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549

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Running trails near Jefferson

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Tanner Park

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Teagarden

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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.