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Noonday Creek Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Noonday Creek Trailhead'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 trail for biking, walking and running, featuring creeks and green space.
What runners say about Noonday Creek Trailhead
“The path is generally well-maintained, and the tranquil atmosphere makes it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle.”
“The trail is well-marked and offers a mix of scenic views, including beautiful stretches along the creek and wooded areas.”
“It’s a great choice for walking, jogging, or biking, making it accessible for all skill levels.”
Although parking is limited They have clean restrooms and bicicleta for rent. It’s a great park to come for a run, bicycle or skate. It goes all the way to town center mall. It can get crowded at the beginning of spring for sure.
Noon day is awesome ...great day to shed pounds with the heat...no shade tho so be prepare
The trailhead offers a public restroom up the hill from the parking lot and a bike share station.
Great area for walking, running, biking. Can walk towards Town Center at Cobb for a quick snack, drink or just for the AC then come back 😅 Some have been fishing along the creek too. There are benches scattered throughout the trail, bikers, skateboarders, rollerbladers seen in the area too.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s marked really well and has dog stations along the way which makes it Fido friendly!”
“There are restrooms at the beginning of the trailhead on Bells Ferry, and again at the Aviation Park if you so dare to run that far.”
“The trail is well-marked and offers a mix of scenic views, including beautiful stretches along the creek and wooded areas.”
“The trail is well-marked and offers a mix of scenic views, including beautiful stretches along the creek and wooded areas.”
“There are restrooms at the beginning of the trailhead on Bells Ferry, and again at the Aviation Park if you so dare to run that far.”
Plan your run at Noonday Creek Trailhead
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteepd.georgia.gov
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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