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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Georgia

Georgia has 80 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 46 cities and towns — Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, Augusta and 42 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,045 reviews

Kennesaw, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Preserved site of an 1864 Civil War battle, with a visitor's center featuring a film & artifacts.

Red Top Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,446 reviews

Acworth, GA

15 miLoopPavedScenic

Wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Allatoona features water sports, trails, campsites & cottages.

Fort Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,427 reviews

Chatsworth, GA

27 miLoopMixedScenic

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,315 reviews

Atlanta, GA

ShadedScenic

Forested 120-acre nature preserve with a trail, waterfall, streams, parking lot & picnic tables.

Flat Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews

Columbus, GA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area on a fishing lake with hiking & biking trails, picnic spots with grills & a playground.

Olde Rope Mill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,083 reviews

Woodstock, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

This secluded park provides biking trails, picnic areas & a river for fishing & canoeing.

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.

Don Carter State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,749 reviews

Gainesville, GA

14.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with hiking paths, a lake for swimming & boating, plus campsites and cabin rentals.

Laura S. Walker State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,694 reviews

Waycross, GA

4 miMixedScenic

Park near Okefenokee Swamp offering a variety of plants & animals, plus camping, swimming & more.

Clark Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,498 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

11+ acres offering modern play structures, a paved walking path, picnic areas & a grill.

Island Ford Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,351 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful riverside park offering a range of trails plus rafting, fishing & other activities.

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,144 reviews

Newnan, GA

12 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

This 2,910-acre riverside park offers boating & fishing, 6 miles of trails & many campsites.

Tom Triplett Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,127 reviews

Pooler, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

A stocked fishing lake is the draw at this tranquil park also featuring disc golf & tennis courts.

Vines Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,013 reviews

Loganville, GA

MixedScenic

Walking paths run through this atmospheric, 79-acre park with a lake, gardens & charming pavilion.

Dupree Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 952 reviews

Woodstock, GA

BoardwalkScenic

Neighborhood park featuring sports facilities, picnic areas, a playground & a pond with ducks.

East Palisades Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 905 reviews

Atlanta, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Forest, dog-friendly area featuring a river and hiking trails, plus kayaking.

Morningside Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 898 reviews

Atlanta, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

This forested tract with paths for running, hiking & biking also features a scenic creek.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 800 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Large, forested park popular for river rafting, trout fishing & its variety of hiking/biking trails.

Cochran Shoals Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 756 reviews

Marietta, GA

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Park trail for biking & moderately challenging hikes with scenic views of the river.

Allatoona Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 723 reviews

Acworth, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

Rustic park offering miles of mountain-biking trails ranging from beginner to advanced.

Arabia Mountain Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 730 reviews

Stonecrest, GA

MixedShadedScenic

Little Tallapoosa Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 724 reviews

Carrollton, GA

9 miLoopPavedLit

This 256-acre park with a fishing pond offers campsites, trails & an open field for recreation.

Bryant Commons Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 722 reviews

Hinesville, GA

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring a playground, walking trails and ponds, as well as a dog park.

Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trails

4.9 ★★★★★ 654 reviews

Canton, GA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Allatoona Pass Battlefield

4.7 ★★★★★ 660 reviews

Cartersville, GA

Scenic

Battle site with a walking trail, picnicking, and fishing.

Cochran Shoals Trail - River Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Marietta, GA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park featuring a mix of trails for hiking and biking, plus picnic space.

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.

Vickery Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ 484 reviews

Roswell, GA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Forested area featuring a network of trails beside a scenic creek with a waterfall & covered bridge.

Cochran Shoals Unit - Interstate North

4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews

Marietta, GA

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Easy, wide trail following the Chattahoochee River, plus ponds.

The Ridge Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 421 reviews

Fayetteville, GA

ShadedScenic

Hiking, running, and mountain-biking trails wind through 308 acres of contrasting pine and hardwood ecosystems.

Airport Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Griffin, GA

2 miPavedLit

Relaxed, grassy, 1/2-mile (1-lap) track, playground, and library box.

Lake Olmstead Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 371 reviews

Augusta, GA

MixedScenic

Canal, water and riverside trails for hiking, biking and fishing, plus a waterfall.

Cauley Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

Johns Creek, GA

3.2 miLoopMixedShaded

Sports fields, a playground, and trails highlight this recreational area with a riverside bridge.

Mathews Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 361 reviews

Monroe, GA

PavedScenic

Family-friendly park featuring a lake, playground and disc golf course.

Silver Comet Trail - Mavell Road Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 325 reviews

Smyrna, GA

PavedShadedScenic

Peaceful, paved trail for hiking, cycling and rollerblading, plus a picnic area.

Big Creek Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 315 reviews

Alpharetta, GA

MixedShadedScenic

Shaded route for walking and biking, plus deer sightings.

Chicopee Woods Mountain Bike Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 315 reviews

Gainesville, GA

Natural surfaceScenic

Mountain-biking park featuring 7 marked trails for beginner, intermediate & advanced riders.

Meridian Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 339 reviews

Loganville, GA

1.2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Lake-studded park featuring playground equipment for kids and basketball courts, plus a gym with fitness classes.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews

Canton, GA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved trails, picnic tables and swing sets, plus a playground, for walking, biking and playing games outdoors.

Ivy Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

Buford, GA

MixedScenic

Scenic park featuring paved and gravel trails, boardwalk paths, and waterfalls. Deer are among the wildlife spotted here.

Irene B. Thomas Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 271 reviews

Hinesville, GA

ShadedDog-friendly

Neighborhood park featuring a playground, a pond, a skateboard area, and picnic spots, plus a walking trail.

George W. Disney Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews

Dalton, GA

1 miNatural surfaceScenic

Steep trail to the top of a mountain with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

North Cooper Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Smyrna, GA

MixedShaded

Augusta Canal Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Augusta, GA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic route for hikers, runners and bikers (including family groups), with a paved, shaded path and wildlife sightings.

Big Creek Greenway Trailhead Union Hill Rd.

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Cumming, GA

BoardwalkShadedLitScenic

Park featuring a shaded, well-maintained trail for walking, biking, and jogging.

Cheatham Hill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Marietta, GA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hahn Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Atlanta, GA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park featuring creek-side trails and a small waterfall.

Newman Wetlands Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Hampton, GA

MixedScenic

Nature center featuring a boardwalk with benches, exhibits, and educational programs.

The Clearing Savannah Rapids

4.8 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Augusta, GA

Scenic

Popular destination for biking and kayaking, with picnic tables and restrooms.

Iron Hill Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Cartersville, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Easy loop trail around a lake that's popular for hiking, biking, and picnicking.

Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Atlanta, GA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil green space with a creek & a network of unpaved trails shaded by mature trees.

Powers Island Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly spot for hiking and tubing trails, with kayaking rentals.

Discovery Park at the River Line

4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Mableton, GA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Small historical park with free admission and trails, some leading to earthen works, plus benches.

Standing Boy Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Columbus, GA

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiking and mountain biking on a network of trails with varied difficulty levels.

Silver Comet Trail - Mableton / Floyd Rd

4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Mableton, GA

PavedShadedScenic

Flat, maintained trail with shade that's popular for biking, walking and running.

Braselton Mulberry RiverWalk

4.3 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews

Braselton, GA

4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back path alongside a river featuring a small waterfall, a monument and picnic benches.

Silver Comet Trail- Concord Road trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Smyrna, GA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Recreational track that's popular with cyclists and joggers.

Fall Line Trace Psalmond RD

4.8 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

Midland, GA

PavedLitScenic

Paved & scenic hiking/cycling trail with views and parks en route.

Eastern Regional Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Bethlehem, GA

LoopMixedDog-friendly

Bowmans Island Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews

Cumming, GA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Hiking area offers shady trails with views of the water and wildlife, plus kid-friendly options.

Big Indian Creek Waterway Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Perry, GA

MixedShadedScenic

Natural area with a paved boardwalk, benches, and picnic tables, plus hiking trails.

Noonday Creek Trail, Woodstock, GA

4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

Woodstock, GA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean, wooded path favored by families, dogs and joggers, linking a dog park to Hwy 92.

Moon River at Downing Piers

4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

Savannah, GA

6.9 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Jones Bridge Park North Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Johns Creek, GA

25 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park offering scenic views of the Chattahoochee River and hikes, plus boat and tube ramps.

Big Creek Greenway

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Alpharetta, GA

MixedScenic

8-mi. concrete path for cycling, jogging & walking winding past wetlands, meadows & mature forest.

Roswell Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Roswell, GA

PavedShadedScenic

Paved, mostly flat trail with some shaded spots, for walking and biking and hiking.

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Suwanee, GA

3.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Etowah Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Canton, GA

Scenic

Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, picnic tables, and a trail with river views.

Cricket Frog Trail Downtown Covington

4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Covington, GA

18 miPavedShadedScenic

Long, paved trail for hiking and biking that runs between Covington and Mansfield.

Euchee Creek Trailhead William Few

4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Grovetown, GA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shady trail featuring paved and boardwalk routes, suitable for biking, hiking and dog walking.

Silver Comet Trail - Florence Road Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Powder Springs, GA

PavedShaded

Flat Creek Nature Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Peachtree City, GA

BoardwalkDog-friendly

This vast, forested wetland area features a boardwalk, mulched trails, lookouts & an amphitheater.

Thomson Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Macon, GA

Dog-friendly

Gilbert Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Kennesaw, GA

Natural surface

Silver Comet Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Smyrna, GA

Pretoria Station Trailhead: Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Statesboro, GA

PavedLit

Eagle Walk Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews

Dalton, GA

2 miMixedLit

CRNRA--South Bowmans Island Unit

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Cumming, GA

25 miLoopCrushed gravelDog-friendly

Calhoun City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews

Calhoun, GA

Field 11 Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Atlanta, GA

Paved

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