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Sandy Springs Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandy Springs, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sandy Springs 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.
What runners say about Sandy Springs Trail
“The trail is beautiful and such a safe haven for your dogs to stay cool in summer, walking along an always somewhat breezy river with wildlife & nature to nurture us!”
I have been in love with Island Ford Nature Park for over 30 yrs. I have enjoyed the trail from parking lots 1, 2 and 3 with each of my dogs. The 2nd parking lot entrance to the trail was always my favorite.
Great trail for walking. Clear and no washouts. No parking except in the Island Ford South parking lot.
The trail is beautiful I enjoyed my hike and got a full view of the river.
We took a four mile loop from the first parking lot as you enter the Island Ford park to the ranger station via mainly wooded trails, down to the river and then back to the parking lot. Trails were a little sloppy after the rains but well marked.
Trail conditions & character
“I have enjoyed the trail from parking lots 1, 2 and 3 with each of my dogs.”
“The trail is beautiful and such a safe haven for your dogs to stay cool in summer, walking along an always somewhat breezy river with wildlife & nature to nurture us!”
“I have enjoyed the trail from parking lots 1, 2 and 3 with each of my dogs.”
Plan your run at Sandy Springs Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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