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The Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from The Atlanta Beltline Eastside 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.
Multiuse trail for walking, biking or jogging through the city past restaurants.
What runners say about The Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
“Great for walking, sightseeing, running, skating, biking, etc.”
Nice paved trail. Great for running, biking, walking, etc. As a non-ATL local, it was a great way to get exercise and tour the city without getting lost. The trail access was very close to my hotel and easy to find. Fun time! I explored about 5mi to the south of my hotel past Piedmont Park, Midtown and Ormewood Park.
It was the morning after a big day in the big city and I was still adjusting to the southern heat and humidity. There was only one way to get this over with and get used to the new environment: go out there and sweat it all out.
The Atlanta beltline is a one of a kind! We literally come here almost once a week to get inspiration, photography, and a good peaceful walk. (Almost an hour drive from our house) You never know what you will see, hear, or smell! All your 5 senses will be enlightened here! There is so much to do!
The go to place for biking in the southeast one of the prettiest places with the best views of downtown Atlanta and a great for jogging and walking to and it has access to water fountains bathrooms and king of Pop's stands all along the way
Trail conditions & character
“My family mentioned that I’d see the big paved bikeway/walkway just near the bridge, and indeed I found it quickly.”
“Now about a mile into my run, I suddenly realized how soon I’d head home and how this was really my only chance to prance around on this beautiful concrete pathway of pleasure.”
“Great things: -many restaurants -restroom breaks along the way -links to Piedmont park -the sides have various artwork from the locals in the area”
Plan your run at The Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitebeltline.org
- Phone+1 404-546-0311
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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