12 Trails to Traverse in Gwinnett County

Looking to stretch your legs or take a bike ride in Gwinnett?

There are countless parks throughout the county with fantastic trails for walking, running, biking, or sitting on a bench to contemplate existence. Check out these twelve.

George Pierce Park

Part of the Ivy Creek Greenway, you'll find a great 2.5-mile walking trail at George Pierce Park. If you're up for a longer walk or run, this path also connects to the Suwanee Greenway.

Harbins Park

If you like mountain biking, you'll find 13 miles of trail here. Harbins Park also has 7 miles of equestrian and 4.5 miles of hiking trails.

Little Mulberry Park

At Little Mulberry Park, you'll find 15 miles of paved and nonpaved trails for multi-use, including 3.6 for hiking and 5.7 for equestrian.

McDaniel Farm Park

This is the place to be if you're looking for a scenic walk. McDaniel Farm Park offers 3 miles of paved multi-purpose and soft surface trails.

Pinckneyville Park

Pinckneyville Park offers 2.4 miles of paved, multi-purpose trails along with its many other excellent amenities.

Rhodes Jordan Park

Warm up for a game of tennis with a 1.9-mile walk or run on the paved multi-purpose trails at Rhodes Jordan Park.

Rock Springs Park

Take a solid 2-mile stroll through Rock Springs Park, which clocks in at 113 acres.

Tribble Mill Park

Not only can you catch some good trails at Tribble Mill Park — but you can also reel in fish. With 3.4 miles of multipurpose trails, soft surface trails for equestrians, biking, and cross country courses, this park has everything.

Settles Bridge Park

Walk along the Chattahoochee River and see the original bridge, which was built in 1896. Settles Bridge Park offers 4.5 miles of trail.

Simpsonwood Park

Enjoy the scenery of a meadow as you walk or run the 3.1 miles of trails at Simpsonwood Park.

Suwanee Creek Greenway

This hard-surface, multipurpose trail is perfect for walkers and bikers alike. The Suwanee Creek Greenway trail meanders through four miles of wooded areas, wetlands, and wildlife habitat.

Yellow River Park

If you're looking for something a little more challenging, Yellow River Park offers 12 miles of soft surface trails for equestrian, biking, and hiking.

Of course, there are more parks than what's listed here. Check the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation page for closures and up-to-date information.


This article, originally written for exploregwinnett.org, has been modified for use on jessicawhittingslow.com.

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