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Trailhead East Decatur Greenway Path

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Decatur, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Trailhead East Decatur Greenway Path'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 Trailhead East Decatur Greenway Path

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Decatur East Legacy Park serves as a valuable green space for the local community. Its proximity makes it incredibly convenient, and the various trails branching off offer opportunities for leisurely strolls and a chance to connect with nature without going far.

★★★★★ — John , Apr 2025

This greenspace is really improving every month by the work of volunteers. There is a new rustic-themed community outdoor classroom - just a circle of stumps but a great place to have a lecture or a meeting. I see kids from the Friends School of Atlanta, which is next door, in here all the time.

★★★★★ — Benevolent , Mar 2020

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Plan your run at Trailhead East Decatur Greenway Path

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.
  • Phone+1 404-875-7284

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Trailhead East Decatur Greenway Path

890 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

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Running trails near Decatur

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

Decatur Legacy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Decatur, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

Green space featuring trails, picnic areas, a playground, a community garden, and a pond.

under a mile away

Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Decatur, GA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Compact natural area with simple walking trails & native plants in unfussy surroundings.

1.6 miles away

Deepdene Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews

Atlanta, GA

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

The largest section of Olmsted Linear Park, this wildland area features trails, trees & a creek.

2.7 miles away

South Peachtree Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 284 reviews

Decatur, GA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular paved trail with scenic variety and elevation changes, plus bridges and a dog park.

3.1 miles away

Ira B. Melton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Decatur, GA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Rustic, wooded park offering mountain biking & walking trails with a variety of terrain.

3.2 miles away

Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews

Decatur, GA

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Suburban 28-acre preserve with forest, wetland & pond habitats for frogs, beavers & rich birdlife.

3.2 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.