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Madison Heights Dr. Park

4 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Valdosta, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Madison Heights Dr. 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.

Quiet

Local park for fishing and relaxation, with accessibility for disabled visitors.

What runners say about Madison Heights Dr. Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Was ok but saw a few water mosakins snakes fish wasnt biting or anything but it was nice and clean”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Bass everywhere but it's also peaceful police not bothering you out there”

What looked like a pond on the side of the road was really a park! It was just the pond for fishing and a trail around it. No tables or benches. But it was pretty and we were able to throw our magnets without interruption or discussion. Didnt catch anything tho...

★★★★☆ — Shari , Apr 2022

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Bass everywhere but it's also peaceful police not bothering you out there”

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Plan your run at Madison Heights Dr. Park

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.

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 pm

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 Madison Heights Dr. Park

1500 Madison Heights Dr, Valdosta, GA 31601

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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.