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South River Trail - Panola Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Stockbridge, Georgia · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from South River Trail - Panola Mountain'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.

PavedScenicHilly

Hiking area that's also good for walking, jogging, and biking.

What runners say about South River Trail - Panola Mountain

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Pretty walk, slopes aren't extremely steep, lovely bends, smoothly paved & with plenty of width, nice and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The most scenic route with gorgeous river and forrest views.”

Enjoyed the day with my grandson. Trail is super nice. Cleaned and well maintained.

★★★★★ — Steven , Dec 2020

A great walking trail for most people. It took me 3 days to complete. I walked through all the trails in Panola and Aribia mountian. The trail is well marked and paved. The only thing i dont like is the lack of benches.

★★★★☆ — I , Mar 2021

This trail and its extension make for a nice run around the Alexander Lakes area and into the east edge of Henry County. The trail itself is well-maintained as are the trail access parking area. If you're going to ride this trail during wet weather, be aware that the few wooden bridges along it will be very slick.

★★★★☆ — Brian , Jan 2021

Pretty walk, slopes aren't extremely steep, lovely bends, smoothly paved & with plenty of width, nice and clean. Found a pretty great place to stop & explore, missed it the first time I passed it but took a couple neat pics ⛰️😉

★★★★☆ — Annie , Apr 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Pretty walk, slopes aren't extremely steep, lovely bends, smoothly paved & with plenty of width, nice and clean.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“The most scenic route with gorgeous river and forrest views.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Pretty walk, slopes aren't extremely steep, lovely bends, smoothly paved & with plenty of width, nice and clean.”

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Plan your run at South River Trail - Panola Mountain

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find South River Trail - Panola Mountain

2654-2694 Stockbridge Hwy 155, Stockbridge, GA 30281

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Running trails near Stockbridge

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Panola Mountain Greenway trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

under a mile away

Panola Mountain Greenway Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

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1.1 miles away

Panola Mountain State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,030 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Known for its granite mountain, this park offers hiking, 2 fishing lakes, a nature center & camping.

1.1 miles away

Arabia Mountain Path

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Stonecrest, GA

PavedDog-friendly

1.3 miles away

Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

1.6 miles away

Panola park

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Stonecrest, GA

2.3 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.