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Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Stockbridge, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range'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 Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range
“The Park Is Very Clean And Nice.”
“It is beautiful, dog friendly on leash and you never know what wildlife you will encounter.”
“We went fishing, it was so peaceful”
Beautiful trails through the woods and around the lake. You have access at either the park's parking lot or the lake's parking lot, and walk or ride you bike to the other destination.
We sure love this Park! It's easily accessible to our house and the trails are interesting and fun not to mention the beauty, especially now, in Spring! A nice fact...I'm a disabled veteran of the Liberation of Kuwait, and when i buy my annual pass they give me my military and senior citizen discount! Ahhhhhh!
A nice place to spend some time in nature. This is a place to go fishing, running, walking, biking, or have a small picnic. Parking is $5 unless you have the yearly state pass. The trail connects to the Panola and Arabia mountain trails. The Alexander Trail Loop is about 1.8 miles.
What can I add more? If you're looking for a hidden gym close to Metro area, it doesn't get any better than this. All kinds of things to do and see here. They have a full moon hike up the mountain and back down to a fire that's waiting for you with chocolate and such to make those graham cracker desserts.
Trail conditions & character
“It is beautiful, dog friendly on leash and you never know what wildlife you will encounter.”
“You have access at either the park's parking lot or the lake's parking lot, and walk or ride you bike to the other destination.”
“Integrated nicely with the DeKalb county walking and bike trail system Paved and un paved walking paths.”
“Nice for a bike ride, yet there are some hilly sections of the trail.”
“It is beautiful, dog friendly on leash and you never know what wildlife you will encounter.”
“It's easily accessible to our house and the trails are interesting and fun not to mention the beauty, especially now, in Spring!”
Plan your run at Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range
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.
- 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.
- Websitegastateparks.org
- Phone+1 770-389-7801
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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