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Murphey Candler Trailhead East
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Murphey Candler Trailhead East'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.
What runners say about Murphey Candler Trailhead East
“Absolutely gorgeous trail, very well maintained”
This is a nice trail to run or hike. It is 1.55 miles if you run/walk the perimeter of the park (and cross the dam at the south end of the small Candler lake). The surface is mostly natural mulch, or dirt. There are some areas that are paved.
A really nice trail to walk. A lot of ducks and geese, some people still feeds them considering the signs all around. Many spots to sit down and staring at the lake. Love the bridge.
Nice nature trail with a large loop and a way to cut through the middle of the loop by way of a bridge. Lots of good bird watching, the ability to fish and wide paths make this a good place to visit for a nice afternoon. The lake is not deep or leave but attracts a good variety of wildlife.
A quiet trail for walking and a dog friendly environment. Nice city getaway for a picnic and relaxation.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely gorgeous trail, very well maintained”
“Nice nature trail with a large loop and a way to cut through the middle of the loop by way of a bridge.”
Plan your run at Murphey Candler Trailhead East
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 | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
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