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Truman Linear Park Trail (Tide to Town Trail)

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Savannah, Georgia · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
3 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Truman Linear Park Trail (Tide to Town 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.

Mixed3 miLoopOpen 24hLit at nightScenicStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Truman Linear Park Trail (Tide to Town Trail)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (67 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“I walk lake mayer no less than 6 days a week right 4-5 miles I love walking there,it's clean and love the wildlife,great area for kids and skate ramps”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This trail is paved all the way around a beautiful lake and there’s plenty of shade (it gets really hot in the south even in the mornings).”

Nice easy, well-shaded trail extending from E. Derenne Ave southward along the Truman Hwy greenway to Eisenhower, then west and south again to run adjacent Sallie Mood Dr. Termination is at the Lake Mayer loop.

★★★★★ — Esteban , Sep 2021

I walk lake mayer no less than 6 days a week right 4-5 miles I love walking there,it's clean and love the wildlife,great area for kids and skate ramps

★★★★★ — Mike , Feb 2021

This is an excellent modern, full-sized, nicely lit bike trail that I’d really appreciate being added to Google Maps on the bike layer. I think that would really help accessibility in that people would see it and then be more likely to use it and enjoy it, which would justify this trail’s existence and also the…

★★★★★ — Graham , Aug 2025

This is an amazing place to jog, walk, bike, picnic, etc. It is well maintained.

★★★★★ — Teresa , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 67 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“This trail is paved all the way around a beautiful lake and there’s plenty of shade (it gets really hot in the south even in the mornings).”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“This trail is paved all the way around a beautiful lake and there’s plenty of shade (it gets really hot in the south even in the mornings).”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“There was a place to put in a kayak on the Lake Mayer Park part of the loop.”

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💡 Lit for night running

“This is an excellent modern, full-sized, nicely lit bike trail that I’d really appreciate being added to Google Maps on the bike layer.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Easy trail, well maintained, great for walking with stroller.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Truman Linear Park Trail (Tide to Town Trail)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetidetotown.org
  • Social Facebook

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

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 Truman Linear Park Trail (Tide to Town Trail)

Sallie Mood Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

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Running trails near Savannah

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

Lake Mayer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews

Savannah, GA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Park with a lake offering picnic areas, a playground, tennis courts, and a skateboarding area.

under a mile away

Daffin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,830 reviews

Savannah, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park with athletic fields & courts, plus a pool, lakeside walking trail & shaded dog run.

3.5 miles away

Tiedeman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Savannah, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

Quiet park for walks with disc golf, surrounded by stately homes.

3.5 miles away

Skidaway Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,937 reviews

Savannah, GA

6 miBoardwalkLitScenic

A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower.

3.6 miles away

Big Ferry Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Savannah, GA

6 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

3.7 miles away

Bee Road Park and Walking Trails (a city park)

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Savannah, GA

4.1 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.