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Metro Atlanta is situated in the Appalachian Piedmont, featuring pine and hardwood-covered hills, rocks, and roots, all criss-crossed by water. Any trail built in this area may start out smooth, but it won't remain that way long. Water and wear bring out the natural features of the soil, making even beginner trails a bit of a challenge.

Wildlife abounds throughout all of the trail systems. Be prepared to stop for turkeys, turtles, deer, chipmunks, squirrels, coyotes, snakes, lizards, foxes, raccoon and opossums.

Visiting Tips

It's possible to run in Atlanta year-round. The freeze-thaw cycle can be an issue during December and January so check conditions before you go out.

Food & Drink

Best Eats:

Sope Creek: Heritage BBQ
Blankets Creek and Rope Mill: 7 Tequilas, Canyon Burgers, Pure, Taqueria Tsunami, Papa P's, Taste of Italy, Marco's Pizza, Sidelines Grille
Big Creek MTB Park: Mr. Taco, Pure, Lucky's
Chicopee Woods: El Sombrero, Eat at Thai

Recommended Routes in Atlanta - 5

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Sometimes even the bridge itself (over Ponce de Leon) gets some artwork!

Beltline Eastside Trail: Piedmont Park to Krog Street Market

6.2 mi 10.0 km • 182' Up 55.46 m Up • 178' Down 54.31 m Down

Druid H…, GA

Decatur Water Works Ruins

1.8 mi 2.9 km • 77' Up 23.6 m Up • 77' Down 23.6 m Down

North D…, GA

Constitution Lakes and Doll's Head Loop

1.6 mi 2.5 km • 42' Up 12.9 m Up • 46' Down 14.03 m Down

Gresham…, GA

The "Behold" Monument commemorating MLK Jr. on the grounds of the MLK Visitor Center.

Freedom Park (Stone Mountain) Trail

7.3 mi 11.8 km • 348' Up 106.03 m Up • 348' Down 106.03 m Down

Atlanta, GA

Trail next to scenic stream, just before cascade.

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve Loop

1.7 mi 2.8 km • 142' Up 43.24 m Up • 142' Down 43.24 m Down

East Point, GA

Atlanta Running

52 Miles 84 Kilometers of Trail
5 Recommended Routes
44 Easy Trails
6 Intermediate Trails
0 Difficult Trails

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1.1 mi 1.9 km #1South Peachtree Creek Trail Easy North Decatur, GA	Easy	North Decatur, GA	2
1.3 mi 2.1 km #2Piedmont Park Trail Easy Druid Hills, GA	Easy	Druid Hills, GA	2
1.1 mi 1.8 km #3North Beltline Trail Easy Atlanta, GA	Easy	Atlanta, GA	3
3.3 mi 5.3 km #4Freedom Trail Easy/Intermediate Atlanta, GA	Easy/Intermediate	Atlanta, GA	2
0.9 mi 1.4 km #5North Druid Hills Extension Easy North Decatur, GA	Easy	North Decatur, GA	2
3.7 mi 5.9 km #6Beltline Eastside Trail Easy Atlanta, GA	Easy	Atlanta, GA	1
1.4 mi 2.3 km #7Morningside Loop Easy/Intermediate North Druid Hills, GA	Easy/Intermediate	North Druid Hills, GA	1
0.8 mi 1.3 km #8Constitution Lakes Trail Easy Gresham Park, GA	Easy	Gresham Park, GA	2
0.7 mi 1.1 km #9Utoy Creek Trail Intermediate East Point, GA	Intermediate	East Point, GA	3
0.5 mi 0.8 km #10Deepdene Path Easy Druid Hills, GA	Easy	Druid Hills, GA	1