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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Georgia

Georgia has 97 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 40 cities and towns — Atlanta, Marietta, Cumming, Cartersville and 36 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

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.

Alexander Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,140 reviews

Lawrenceville, GA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Scenic spot featuring a flying-disc golf course, trails, fishing, a horseshoe pit & a playground.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.

Fort Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,427 reviews

Chatsworth, GA

27 miLoopMixedScenic

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews

Macon, GA

8 miScenic

Historic park boasts Native American ceremonial earth mounds & a museum with artifacts on display.

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.

Sawnee Mt. Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,835 reviews

Cumming, GA

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

A 963-acre park known for Indian Seats rock formation, with hiking trails & a visitor center.

Vickery Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,812 reviews

Roswell, GA

3.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Scenic place featuring a historic mill, covered bridge & man-made waterfall, plus hiking trails.

Webb Bridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,627 reviews

Alpharetta, GA

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Multi-use park with soccer & baseball fields, trails, tennis courts, picnic areas & a playground.

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.

Blackburn Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,407 reviews

Brookhaven, GA

PavedLitScenic

In addition to multi-use fields & trails, this park houses a tennis center with lighted hard courts.

White Oak Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,167 reviews

Dallas, GA

PavedScenic

Large, tree-studded property with multiple picnic pavilions, disc golf, lakes, sport courts & more.

Line Creek Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews

Peachtree City, GA

MixedShadedLitScenic

70-acre waterfront woodland preserve with walking trails, a gazebo & a small fishing dock.

Reynolds Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,119 reviews

Morrow, GA

1.5 miMixedShadedScenic

Vast natural wildlife & land conservation area combining rolling hills, forests & wetlands.

Cherokee Veterans Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,065 reviews

Canton, GA

9 miPavedLitScenic

Park featuring a playground, a skate park and walking trails.

High Shoals Falls

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,065 reviews

Dallas, GA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Park, free to enter, featuring a waterfall plus picnic tables.

Leita Thompson Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 933 reviews

Roswell, GA

1 miLoopMixedShaded

Local green space boasting a lake, 2.3-mile jogging trail, dog park & rec center with art classes.

East Palisades Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 905 reviews

Atlanta, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Sope Creek Paper Mill Ruins

4.7 ★★★★★ 921 reviews

Marietta, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

19th century stone paper mill destroyed during the Civil War overlooking a creek with trail access.

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.

Pine Mountain Trail, West

4.8 ★★★★★ 828 reviews

Cartersville, GA

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Strenuous loop trail with some steep & rocky sections climbing to the top of a 1,562-ft. mountain.

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.

Indian Seats At Sawnee

4.7 ★★★★★ 765 reviews

Cumming, GA

1.5 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Trails to a 1,740-ft. summit with a viewing deck for expansive valley views.

East Palisades Unit - Indian Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 764 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Popular hiking area with a scenic, 3.4-mile trail through a dense woodland, plus a bamboo forest.

Arabia Mountain Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 730 reviews

Stonecrest, GA

MixedShadedScenic

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.

Hamilton Crossing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 646 reviews

Cartersville, GA

LitDog-friendly

Amenities such as children's play areas, baseball fields, tennis courts & a walking/jogging trail.

Charleston Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 607 reviews

Cumming, GA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

This public space, one of many on Lake Lanier, has boat ramps, docks & picnic tables with grills.

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.

Kennesaw Mountain Summit

4.9 ★★★★★ 532 reviews

Marietta, GA

1 miScenic

Trails and a parking lot are found at this park, which features hiking and scenic views.

Gold Branch Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 431 reviews

Marietta, GA

3.8 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Picturesque, waterfront area featuring a 3.8-mile loop trail through the forest & wildlife views.

Sell's Mill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews

Hoschton, GA

Scenic

Featuring a water mill from the early 1900s, this waterside park offers trails & a playground.

Kelley Cofer Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 398 reviews

Tucker, GA

Shaded

Public park featuring a playground, ball field, orchard, swimming pool, lake, and trails.

Nickajack Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews

Mableton, GA

Riverfront community area features sports fields & courts, a playground, batting cage & concessions.

Coleman Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

Macon, GA

PavedLitScenic

Park featuring concrete slides for adults and children, plus views of downtown.

Lanierland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews

Cumming, GA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering baseball, soccer, tennis, and walking, as well as picnic tables and a playground.

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.

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.

Emery Creek Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Chatsworth, GA

3 miScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a creek crossing and culminating in a waterfall.

Pine Log Creek Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews

Rydal, GA

LoopScenic

Hiking area with trails for different levels that explore a quarry, creeks, and a pond.

Jones Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews

Johns Creek, GA

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring a riverside walking trail and an observation deck.

Lake Erin Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

Tucker, GA

PavedScenic

Destination for hiking with varying difficulty levels and family-friendly attractions.

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.

Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Gainesville, GA

91 miLoopMixedShaded

Protected woodland with hands-on activities for learning natural & cultural history.

Wildwood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 262 reviews

Marietta, GA

ShadedDog-friendly

This 28-acre space features jogging & hiking trails, a playground & an off-leash dog park.

Palisades West Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Atlanta, GA

LoopMixedScenic

Forested loop trail featuring a boardwalk section & scenic views of the river & rock outcrops.

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.

HOPE Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

McDonough, GA

Scenic

Public park featuring a playground, picnic areas, a walking path, and a musical area.

Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 193 reviews

Atlanta, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Bethelview Road Trailhead, Big Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Cumming, GA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Trail for jogging and biking featuring greenery and wildlife including turtles and deer.

Falls at Roswell Mill Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Roswell, GA

Natural surfaceScenic

Popular park with hiking trails, waterfalls and a river.

Cheatham Hill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Marietta, GA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Newman Wetlands Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Hampton, GA

MixedScenic

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

Mill Creek Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Buford, GA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Walking trails around the Ivy Creek Rivers at this lush nature preserve.

Centennial Horse Park - MTB Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Conyers, GA

Natural surface

Park featuring wooded trails for walking, biking and horseback riding, plus sports venues.

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.

Big Creek Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Alpharetta, GA

PavedShadedScenic

Relaxed greenway offering paved trails for walking and bike riding through wooded areas.

Rocky Face Ridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Dalton, GA

Natural surfaceScenic

Popular park with mountain biking and hiking trails offering scenic views.

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.

Lakeside Trails Mountain Bike Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

West Point, GA

Natural surfaceScenic

Family-friendly recreational area featuring lakes for swimming and fishing, plus hiking and biking trails.

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.

Sawnee Mountainside Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Cumming, GA

3.5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park featuring multiple trail options for hiking, as well as a playground and a tree house.

Hickory Trails Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 103 reviews

Canton, GA

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area featuring an open lot with a walking path, plus picnicking and benches.

Sope Creek Mountain Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Marietta, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hilly, kid-friendly spot for hikers and cyclists that features mountain-biking trails and creek views.

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.

Trail of the Muscogee

4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

Stone Mountain, GA

5 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area featuring a 1.5-mile trail along 2 lakes.

Pine Mountain Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Cartersville, GA

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic views are the reward for hiking 1.2 mi. up Pine Mountain's west or east trails.

Noonday Creek Trail (Access Point)

4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

Marietta, GA

PavedLitScenic

Paved route for biking and walking, as well as hiking and running.

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.

Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Decatur, GA

ShadedLitDog-friendly

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

Dalton State College Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Dalton, GA

3 miNatural surfaceScenic

Hiking area with kid-friendly options, well-marked trails, and scenic viewpoints.

Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Pigeon Hill Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Marietta, GA

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Gold Mine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Sugar Hill, GA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park with a trail on the Sugar Hill Greenway, plus a parking lot, restrooms, and bike racks.

Lakhapani Preserve (formerly Lackey Road Greenspace)

4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Roswell, GA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

South River Trail - Panola Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

PavedScenic

Hiking area that's also good for walking, jogging, and biking.

Blacks Bluff Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Rome, GA

Scenic

Hiker-favorite preserve featuring steep spots and a cave, plus a stream.

Peachtree Creek Greenway Briarwood Rd. Trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Atlanta, GA

1.5 miLoopPavedLit

Highlands to Islands Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Gainesville, GA

PavedShaded

Probst Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews

Stone Mountain, GA

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Selma Erwin Nature Study Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Milledgeville, GA

5 miNatural surface

Challenging trails for mountain biking, along with options for hiking and walking.

Peachtree Creek Greenway N. Druid Hills Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Atlanta, GA

1.5 miLoopPavedLit

Path400

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Atlanta, GA

5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Tanner Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Braselton, GA

1 miScenicDog-friendly

Grady Road Trailhead - Silver Comet Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Cedartown, GA

Paved

Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve Main Entrance

4.5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Atlanta, GA

Crushed gravel

Carrollton Greenbelt

4.5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Carrollton, GA

LoopPaved

South River Trail Trailhead - Panola Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Stockbridge, GA

Vineyard Mountain trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Cartersville, GA

Sugar Hill Greenway Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Sugar Hill, GA

Lakeshore Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Carrollton, GA

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