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Zonolite Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Zonolite 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.
Wooded nature park featuring creek access, walking paths, and a community garden.
What runners say about Zonolite Trail
“Beautiful vista and well paved.”
“Perfect shaded nature trail with a peaceful creek off to the side.”
Zen in the city! I love this trail. We enjoyed a nice stroll along the path into the woods and it runs along a creek with a small little beach area where people bring their dogs or kids to splash around in. I also liked the community garden and there are benches along the trail.
Really nice small park with creek access. It’s not so much like a hiking trail as a walking trail. It’s hard to find where to park - you basically drive behind the businesses on Zonolite Rd.
Quiet trail that is easy for kids and fun to explore. The trail appears to be under construction, but is still safe. We are looking forward to see how it grows over the years.
Nice little nature preserve within the city. Our dog loved playing in the water. So did the kiddos. But for exercise it's a no go. The trail is tiny.
Trail conditions & character
“Perfect shaded nature trail with a peaceful creek off to the side.”
“We enjoyed a nice stroll along the path into the woods and it runs along a creek with a small little beach area where people bring their dogs or kids to splash around in.”
“Perfect shaded nature trail with a peaceful creek off to the side.”
Plan your run at Zonolite Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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