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North Oconee River Greenway - Oconee St Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Georgia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from North Oconee River Greenway - Oconee St 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.
What runners say about North Oconee River Greenway - Oconee St Trailhead
North Oconee River Greenway trailhead at Oconee St next to the Waffle House is now open! You can park at the adjacent park and ride. There is supposed to be a future pedestrian bridge over Oak St to get over to the Firefly trail. I am posting a screen grab from the Athens Clarke County website.
Nice area. There have been some changes to the roads, traffic flow and shops here. Can access by transit or walking and biking, but I don't see many on these modes. Also still a high traffic area for cars.
Great trail. Parking available at the park and ride lot off of Oconee St.
Trail conditions & character
“North Oconee River Greenway trailhead at Oconee St next to the Waffle House is now open!”
Plan your run at North Oconee River Greenway - Oconee St Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteaccgov.com
- Phone+1 706-613-3620
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Athens
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Firefly Trail @ Old Winterville Rd
4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
Dudley Park
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This 24-acre tract of tranquil woods & fields features several picnic tables & a BBQ grill.
