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Little Tallapoosa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 724 Google reviews · Running trail in Carrollton, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 9 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Little Tallapoosa 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 256-acre park with a fishing pond offers campsites, trails & an open field for recreation.
What runners say about Little Tallapoosa Park
“Bring a swimsuit for the kids there is a well maintained splash pad, park, restrooms, and picnic tables.”
“Such beautiful scenery, and very clean.”
“We had a very quiet and restful one night stay in site six across from the camp host.”
Fun little park, close to home. The paved walking loop is beautiful. (Lots of mosquitos but If you live in Georgia you know it’s the nature of the beast..) you can venture off and take a big foot trail or walk the unpaved back loop around the big lake, (Behind the tent campsites).
This park is really nice. It's peaceful and serene. The nature trails are well thought and easily accessible. Some are paved. We are full-time RV Nomadic Pilgrims. We've been in 22 RV parks in the last 4 months, and this place is definitely in the top 10% for beauty and peacefulness.
Camped over memorial weekend at the tent site #13. Absolutely wonderful, mostly shaded and quiet. Close to the bathhouse if needed. Family members stayed in the equine area and the RV area and both were wonderful. Trails are nice, splash pad was a hit and the playground.
Little Tallapoosa Park is one of Carroll County Georgia's hidden gems. The park is well designed with paved access to all amenities including public restrooms, a very nice splash park, bike trails and tent and RV spaces. Access is $5 for parking if you are not spending the night. All the amenities are new and modern.
Trail conditions & character
“Paved and shaded trails for 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️ 🚲 🚴♂️ 🚵♂️ and 🐎 🐴 There is 🏕 ⛺️ The only thing I didn't care for Was what I found to be lack of trail markings on the equestrian trails.”
“The park is well designed with paved access to all amenities including public restrooms, a very nice splash park, bike trails and tent and RV spaces.”
“We had a nice full hook up site that was fairly level.”
“We had a very quiet and restful one night stay in site six across from the camp host.”
“Access is $5 for parking if you are not spending the night.”
Plan your run at Little Tallapoosa 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 distance9 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitecarrollcountyga.com
- Phone+1 770-214-3580
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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