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Linwood Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Gainesville, Georgia · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Linwood 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.
Nature preserve featuring marked trails, plus a lake and a mini water feature.
What runners say about Linwood Nature Preserve
“Beautiful peaceful tails, that are dog friendly, and the Linwood Ecology Center on Springview Drive, which has wonderful native plants, are all nice places to visit.”
“Beautiful peaceful tails, that are dog friendly, and the Linwood Ecology Center on Springview Drive, which has wonderful native plants, are all nice places to visit.”
It is a cute little preserve with many short trails and view of lake lanier. But be aware that this location on Google map is where the building is which doesn't really have a parking lot so better go to the other spot where there is a parking lot. see pic for the map.
Dog friendly hiking trail, with a lot of tall trees and shade, you come down to the lake and it’s so nice and enjoyable. We really loved this, we saw a turtle and that was the highlight of our hike.
This was my first visit here and it is such a beautiful place! I didn't have enough time to really explore the entire preserve as I was there about an hour or so and couldn't stay any later.
Absolutely love this nature preserve. It's at the most convenient location, right close to downtown Gainesville. They're so many deer you can see on the trails at this preserve & it also actually has a trail called Lake Lanier Loop where you can actually walk down to the shoreline of the lake & if you wanted to, you…
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful peaceful tails, that are dog friendly, and the Linwood Ecology Center on Springview Drive, which has wonderful native plants, are all nice places to visit.”
“But be aware that this location on Google map is where the building is which doesn't really have a parking lot so better go to the other spot where there is a parking lot.”
“Beautiful peaceful tails, that are dog friendly, and the Linwood Ecology Center on Springview Drive, which has wonderful native plants, are all nice places to visit.”
“Beautiful peaceful tails, that are dog friendly, and the Linwood Ecology Center on Springview Drive, which has wonderful native plants, are all nice places to visit.”
Plan your run at Linwood Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteredbudproject.org
- Phone(770) 531-2680
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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