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Waterfall Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Dalton, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Waterfall 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.

PavedScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Roadside park with picnic tables, plus a creek featuring small waterfalls.

What runners say about Waterfall Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (61 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The area is super clean and well maintained, waterfalls are peaceful and can be enjoyed from the seating decks.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful little area to sit and eat at the two tables they have an watch the waterfall.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The area is super clean and well maintained, waterfalls are peaceful and can be enjoyed from the seating decks.”

Nice park located within walk distance from main Avenue, major stores, fast food places, and restaurants. The area is super clean and well maintained, waterfalls are peaceful and can be enjoyed from the seating decks.

★★★★★ — Our , Oct 2020

Hiked up along the creek for a few hours. Was a decent hike and climbing experience. Great place for some solitude.

★★★★★ — John , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 61 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 21 mentions

“The area is super clean and well maintained, waterfalls are peaceful and can be enjoyed from the seating decks.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The area is super clean and well maintained, waterfalls are peaceful and can be enjoyed from the seating decks.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Waterfall Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofdalton-ga.gov
  • Phone(706) 278-9500
  • Social Facebook

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 Waterfall Park

Dalton, Georgia

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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.