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Sterling Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond Hill, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sterling Creek Park'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.
Lake featuring a smooth path around it, along with picnic tables and beach access.
What runners say about Sterling Creek Park
“But the lake is just spectacular blue it reminds me of Banff Canada It's a small little lake but just Gorgeous with a nice Sandy beach.”
It seems like there are several short trails combined. It was nice for a leisurely walk with my dog. When start walking after parking, there's some noise from a nearby factory. As you walk a bit more, it becomes very quiet. There was a lake with beautiful colored water, although it might be an artificial lake.
A very fun park but, but extremely lacking on proper signs to guide you around. We wasted an hour hiking through the trails on the woods to get to the wetland area only to find out that there's a hidden path that we were supposed to take that only takes 5 minutes.
I have lived 18 years in Savannah Ga and never knew this beautiful little lake existed. I live close by Richmond Hill. I’m always scouting out new places to bike and hike since there isn’t much around. Being from up North we have tons of beautiful biking and hiking trails for miles and miles.
Love this hidden park. There is a nice open path that you can run on or even take the dogs for a walk on. The open path has a two mile and a three mile loop. There are also some great bike trails. They don't line up exactly with the map, but they are well marked with pink and red tape.
Trail conditions & character
“But the lake is just spectacular blue it reminds me of Banff Canada It's a small little lake but just Gorgeous with a nice Sandy beach.”
“You're driving through a neighborhood and then There's parking at the end of a dead end road.”
“This is a little hidden gem There's not a lot of biking you can do here on They're paved Greenway I think it's probably less than 2 mi.”
“There aren't any restrooms there from what we saw so go before you arrive if possible.”
“There is a nice open path that you can run on or even take the dogs for a walk on.”
“Nice uncrowded lake area for swimming and fishing or jog a few laps around the loop.”
“Nice uncrowded lake area for swimming and fishing or jog a few laps around the loop.”
“The road getting to the park is a dirt/gravel road with potholes that will swallow your car if you aren't paying attention.”
“The trails are spacious without concern of tripping over unexpected root.”
Plan your run at Sterling Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
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–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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