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Northside Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 213 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northside Trail'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.
Wooded walking/cycling path through picturesque scenery, including a covered bridge & a creek.
What runners say about Northside Trail
“Very beautiful trail, great for running, walking, riding bike and scooter.”
“Very beautiful trail, great for running, walking, riding bike and scooter.”
“Nice peaceful atmosphere and pretty quite as per now.”
Nice trail for a quick walk or jog. Fairly flat for Atlanta trails. Part of it is along the golf course and the other half is along a creek and mostly shaded. There is also an open field along the trail that is nice for a little picnic or some frisbee.
Great beautiful trail within the city of Atlanta. It is in very good shape and well maintained, very enjoyable experience with nature for a good walk or a short bike ride.. I accessed the trail at "Tanyard Creek Park" that it has a very small parking area for less than 10 cars.
Loved this trail in the middle of the city. Feels like you’re in nature away from everything.
Its very good place to be specially inside the city. Safe for bikers that don't have to worry about getting hit by other crazy cars on the road. The trail is long and good for walking or running as well as biking. Nice peaceful atmosphere and pretty quite as per now.
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful trail, great for running, walking, riding bike and scooter.”
“It might be a little tricky to find a parking spot if you are driving there, even though you can find a free parking spot you might have to drive around a little to find one.”
“One stretch along Northside Drive is out in the open (sunny) but most of the trail is wooded and shady.”
“If you take your dog, there are limited water stops so be sure to bring water for the pooch”
“Nice peaceful atmosphere and pretty quite as per now.”
Plan your run at Northside Trail
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebeltline.org
- Phone+1 404-477-3687
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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