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Noonday Creek Trail (Access Point)
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Noonday Creek Trail (Access Point)'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.
Paved route for biking and walking, as well as hiking and running.
What runners say about Noonday Creek Trail (Access Point)
“Beautiful, clean and well paved trail.”
“I've only been on the section near Towne Lake, but it's a beautiful trail with a lovely canopy of trees, allowing a nice view of the creek.”
“Other than it being kinda crowded on the trail from time to time, you pretty much are by yourself down the serene walk.”
It’s a 9.1 mile easy trail (out and back). Beautiful, clean and well paved trail. Good for hike, walk, running and cycling. Great spot In Kennesaw. Can be crowded in weekends. Nice parking facilities.
Mostly flat trail in Kennesaw, but you walk through nature so you don't feel like your in the city. Other than it being kinda crowded on the trail from time to time, you pretty much are by yourself down the serene walk.
This trail is safe, but it might not be the best for cruiser bikes, especially if you are a new rider. There is a hill/incline at the beginning of the trail near Bells Ferry Road that might be difficult for some to climb with a cruiser bike.
Beautiful spot to get a quick skate or jogging session in, it has a couple of nice features like the creek running alongside the trail somewhat, and Zagster bike racks located near the entrances. Not too too scenic on the otherhand, theres a couple of good views but most of it will be near a road of sorts.
Trail conditions & character
“I've only been on the section near Towne Lake, but it's a beautiful trail with a lovely canopy of trees, allowing a nice view of the creek.”
“There is a hill/incline at the beginning of the trail near Bells Ferry Road that might be difficult for some to climb with a cruiser bike.”
“Other than it being kinda crowded on the trail from time to time, you pretty much are by yourself down the serene walk.”
“Such a peaceful paved trail to ride for a light effortless enjoy the sunshine and cool breeze kinda day!”
“I’ve come here for my bike rides (currently 16 miles) and have used this path the entire way My only downside would be all the lights once you get closer to the Kennesaw area.”
Plan your run at Noonday Creek Trail (Access Point)
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
- 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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Noonday Creek Trailhead
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