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Pine Mountain Trail, West
4.8 ★★★★★ 828 Google reviews · Running trail in Cartersville, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pine Mountain Trail, West'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.
Strenuous loop trail with some steep & rocky sections climbing to the top of a 1,562-ft. mountain.
What runners say about Pine Mountain Trail, West
“The small creek near the beginning is well maintained with a study bridge.”
“I am totally out of shape and wore the wrong shoes but I made it to the outlook and it was beautiful!”
“Well marked trails that are not very crowded during the week days.”
This was a well marked trail! We went up the boot trail, which I believe was marked with blue. It was labeled moderate but was a more easy as it was uphill, but was dirt and packed with minimal obstacles. The view at the summit was nice with a good photo op!
I was in town for a business visit. I look for trails nearby where work takes me. I am from Colorado... I saw this trail right around the corner from the hotel I was staying decided to take an evening walk to see if I could check out the sunset. I was really pleased with this trail system.
The trail is roughly 1.2 to 1.3 Miles from parking area up the Pine Mountain depending on which trail you take. The blue which is shorter more strenuous, or the red which slightly longer and moderate. The two trail split not very far from parking lot but meet again before the top.
The view is amazing. I visited from Texas and I absolutely loved the scenery. The hike up was a intense. Be prepared to have a constant incline but your views are amazing all the way up. This is a public area so you will always see people passing you but never crowded.
Trail conditions & character
“People have made extra trails but if u follow the light blue or red marks on the trees u will get to the overlook without getting lost or hurt.”
“Only 2 options from the main street parking area but you can head to coopers furnace parking area once you get to the summit and extend your hike if you'd like something longer.”
“Definitely has a few areas that you need to pay attention to the rocks and roots but it is a doable hike.”
“It does have a steep climb and lots rock which adds a lot of character, small chuldren have a tougher time especially in fall.”
“Well marked trails that are not very crowded during the week days.”
“The entire trail system goes in a somewhat figure 8 with a loop at the east end and a loop on the west end.”
“The trail is maintained and have some spots where it can become difficult so make sure you bring water and a light snack it will help tremendously.”
Plan your run at Pine Mountain Trail, West
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 770-387-5626
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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