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Laura’s Park at Hays Mill Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 254 Google reviews · Running trail in Carrollton, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Laura’s Park at Hays Mill Trailhead'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.
Public park featuring picnic tables and a restroom, plus dog-friendly walking paths.
What runners say about Laura’s Park at Hays Mill Trailhead
“Beautiful well maintained path for biking and hiking close to the country club and downtown”
“It’s so peaceful and there’s even a pavilion to sit down at!”
Very beautiful trail with a nice bridge and small waterfall. I love walking it. It’s so peaceful and there’s even a pavilion to sit down at! I mostly come here with me and my friends at night. And besides the bugs, it’s super pretty.
Beautiful well maintained path for biking and hiking close to the country club and downtown
Very pretty waterfall at the entrance. Enjoyed the walk and the landscaping was beautiful for a cool February day. Since this February day I have been back several times and now I have a baby dog with me…Blosm loves this area as much as I do!! She learned to swim here!
This is a lovely wooded stretch of the Greenbelt that goes along Buffalo Creek towards Carrollton High School. The creek features a gentle rapid that people swim in.
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice little bridge & waterfall out there it's a little walk away from the city right in the city soooo relaxing”
“It's not far from the parking area and great when you don't have a whole bunch of time, but want to enjoy some nature.”
“There are picnic tables, restrooms, and a water fountain at the trailhead.”
“Since this February day I have been back several times and now I have a baby dog with me…Blosm loves this area as much as I do!”
“It’s so peaceful and there’s even a pavilion to sit down at!”
“There are picnic tables, restrooms, and a water fountain at the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Laura’s Park at Hays Mill Trailhead
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecarrolltonparksandrec.com
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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