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The Clearing Savannah Rapids
4.8 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · Running trail in Augusta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Clearing Savannah Rapids' 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.
Popular destination for biking and kayaking, with picnic tables and restrooms.
What runners say about The Clearing Savannah Rapids
“Has a few benches and a picnic table with a beautiful view of the river.”
“Beautiful and quiet field along the side of the savannah river.”
This place was amazing with beautiful landscapes.... great for exercise or mental break. I absolutely enjoyed every minute of the nature trail. Highly recommended for families. Includes but not limited to biking, running, kayaking, walking, picnic areas, restrooms strategically placed. I definitely plan to come back.
The clearing is a quiet little spot. There were a few other people there relaxing under the shade of the many trees there, amazing views of the Savannah River to the South Carolina border. There is a bathroom located right there as well.
Beautiful area to dip your feet in the water during your walk. Can't wait to come back here and have a picnic.
Nice little clearing off of the canal trail. Has a few benches and a picnic table with a beautiful view of the river. There's one little spot you can wade into the river, wouldn't mind another spot or two that was easy to dip your toes into. Overall a nice little spot to chill!
Trail conditions & character
“There were a few other people there relaxing under the shade of the many trees there, amazing views of the Savannah River to the South Carolina border.”
“Includes but not limited to biking, running, kayaking, walking, picnic areas, restrooms strategically placed.”
“Beautiful and quiet field along the side of the savannah river.”
“Always a great day trip, just make sure the river level is up or you're in for quite a bumpy ride snaking around the rocks.”
Plan your run at The Clearing Savannah Rapids
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteaugustacanal.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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