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Morgan Grove Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morgan Grove Nature Area'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.
Tranquil, clean forest area with unpaved trails for hiking and wildlife spotting.
What runners say about Morgan Grove Nature Area
“I like the wildness of the trail, like how it's a little raggedy and rugged rather than a clean-cut path.”
“Super quiet, easy to hear the local birdies and has a tranquil creek towards the back with the most beautiful black and blue dragonflies I've ever seen.”
“Super quiet, easy to hear the local birdies and has a tranquil creek towards the back with the most beautiful black and blue dragonflies I've ever seen.”
“Simple trail, easy walk, peaceful and quick way to get in a walk”
Lovely, peaceful nature area. 🌾 Took the yellow trail which was short and easy. 💛 It's January so, the stark, bare bark was pretty in the still of winter. I'd love to revisit in other seasons, too. 🌎
Serene and clean. Good for a peaceful walk. Not too much wildlife to worry about, maybe a deer. Hard to get lost. Stop by sometime.
This is a hidden gem of a park in my opinion. Its a smaller park, and a little tucked away, so there is usually not many people there at one time. This spot is a great option for very peaceful/quiet hike or place to eat lunch outdoors.
Not alot to see here its a basic trail but it's a great dog walking trail. The trail is also perfect for Littles just learning how to hike. Great learning trail. Has a little free library and hidden fairy doors.. (made and hidden by yours truly) Also a butterfly garden.
Trail conditions & character
“Super quiet, easy to hear the local birdies and has a tranquil creek towards the back with the most beautiful black and blue dragonflies I've ever seen.”
“Super quiet, easy to hear the local birdies and has a tranquil creek towards the back with the most beautiful black and blue dragonflies I've ever seen.”
“Very enjoyable unpaved hard dirt trail that didn't seem like it would get too muddy after rain .”
“Not alot to see here its a basic trail but it's a great dog walking trail.”
Plan your run at Morgan Grove Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesctlandtrust.org
- Phone+1 770-486-7774
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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