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    Harbins Park

    4.4 (21 reviews)

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    Meadow loop path
    Robin S.

    This is a large park, and I only explored a fraction of it on the hiking trail. This review is for the hiking trail only. Easy hiking trail with a very constant width. Compared to other woodland Georgia park trails, this trail has fewer ankle twisters. Fewer rocks, fewer roots, fewer erosion cuts. Slightly longer than the 4.5 miles advertised on the website, per the crudely painted mile markers (I hope they put up proper mile markers instead of painting trees, which is unattractive). The walk is even a bit longer than that considering the trail-head is a half mile from the parking lot along the multi-use meadow loop. So, it's a fairly long hike for a county park, although you will not find much in the way of elevation change. The park master plan - downloadable from the website - suggests that more trail is coming. A smaller loop inside the existing loop towards the southern end, and a trail on the other side of Alcovy River, accessed by a bridge. As for the trail experience, I have to say it's not terribly interesting the first couple of miles (as you travel CW). The scenery and terrain don't change much, so after you've soaked in the trees and listened to the sounds for a few hundred yards, that is pretty much what you're going to get until coming to the boardwalk at the south end. There are no distance views anywhere along the trail. Mind you, it's still a good experience and much better than, in my opinion, walking some of the paved paths you find in many Gwinnett parks. The trail is more interesting on the return half. A nice exposure of the ubiquitous granite/migmatite (I'm not sure of the exact lithology of this particular outcrop) you find locally (Stone Mtn, Arabia Mtn, Panola, etc), along with the wonderful mosses and lichens that grow on the rock. Past the boardwalk, the return trail winds a bit more and crosses a couple of creeks. Plenty of mushrooms growing, if you're into that. Some quite large. Safety features: at the southern end, they have 'emergency access to parking lot' paths that shortcut the trail if you find yourself unable to complete the full length. These are not shown on the pdf trail map. Also, all along the trail you will find 'locator' numbers that will precisely locate you if you have to call for help using 911. The park also has miles and miles of mountain bike paths, as well as horse trails. Huge parking lot. We were there on a summer Thursday afternoon and the lot was virtually empty, which is not too surprising given the heat and humidity of the day. But the park can accommodate a lot of visitors. Very clean park, which is not the case with all Gwinnett County parks (I'm looking at you, Yellow River Park). Verdict: Harbins Park is nice but is more oriented towards family activities, mountain biking or horses, none of which interest me. Given the size, I'd think this would be a great park for bikes. I do like the length of the hiking trail even if it isn't the most interesting in the Atlanta metro area. Davidson-Arabia Mountain, Little Mulberry, Panola and even Ft Yargo State Park are all a bit better for hiking due to the better scenery and terrain. And there's Sweetwater Creek on the other side of Atlanta, probably the best hiking park in the metro area.

    The front of the park - Winter 2014
    Janos J.

    This is the second Harbins Park, which is located about 1 mile away from the other Harbins Park, which is known for Cycling, Mountain Bike riding, walking/running/jogging trails and its equestrian trails. The location here is primary used for baseball, they have about four huge baseball domes and 7 batting cages that are used throughout the baseball season. These can probably be used when games not are being held. Sometimes during the weekdays when I come out here to ride I see parents playing tee-ball with their kids. Harbins Park 2 is brand new, it was completed in 2013 and has a 1 mile multipurpose paved trail for walking, running, jogging, or cycling. In the centre of the park, they have a really nice playground area for the children to enjoy, now it is not as big as the main Harbins Park off Luke Edwards Rd, but it is completely unique. This is one thing that I really enjoy about gwinnett parks, all of their parks are completely different and are not cookie cutter designed. Enjoy the pictures. Stay healthy and fit. ;)

    You need a map for this park
    Brian S.

    Football horses and hiking Harbins Park is a huge and sprawling park of almost 2,000 acres. All kinds of undeveloped woods as well as a wide variety of activities are available. Just about anything a person could possibly want to do outside can be done here. The park has high quality baseball, football and soccer fields, playgrounds and pavilions, grills for picnics and even a dog park. Once away from the developed area acres and acres of woods go in all directions. A fantastic place with over seven miles of equestrian trails, miles of paved trails for road bikes and also challenging trails for mountain biking. And of course all kinds of paths for hiking and jogging, some paved and others very narrow and slippery. A wonderful and impressive park that has just about anything for anyone of any age. It would take a long, long time to explore and utilize everything this amazing park has to offer.

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    Nice park, but isolated areas. Go walking and we'll kept. It very hilly, but will go you a challenge.

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    I love this park it has a horse trails hiking trails bike trails and walking trails. Feels safe it's my go to exercise park

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    Great scenery! Huge park for biking, running or walking. I always bring the kids so they can burn off some energy.

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    Excellent facilities. New and well cared for. Need covered stands and longer foul net.

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    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

    4.0(5 reviews)
    22.0 mi

    Bowmans Island at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a nice little escape if…read moreyou're looking for a quiet hike with plenty of water views. Parking is easy to find, with enough space for at least 75 cars, including spots near what looks like a boat ramp. It costs $8 for the whole day, which isn't bad if you plan to stay a while. Fishing seems to be the main attraction here. There were plenty of folks (kids and adults alike) either in boats or lined up along the shore, casting their fishing lines off the bank. The trails are mostly easy to moderate, but there are a few steep, narrow spots where you'll need to watch your footing. I walked about 3.5 miles with a hiking group, following a loop that winds through the trees and offers a mix of open views and shaded paths. There are some benches along the way if you need a break. Bathrooms are available, which is always a plus, and there's a lot of green space. But honestly, I wouldn't recommend spreading out a blanket for a picnic as the ground is littered with dog poop, despite the big "no dogs" sign at the entrance. It's about an hour's drive from Atlanta, with the last few miles on Buford Dam Highway being steep and winding. The park wasn't overly crowded when I went, but there were a good number of people fishing or tubing. If you're looking for a peaceful walk by the water and don't mind stepping around a few messes, it's worth checking out.

    Plenty of parking. Trails in plenty of places to explore . Replace to take the family for picnic…read moreand grilling.

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    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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    Dauset Trails Nature Center - Owl having breakfast.

    Dauset Trails Nature Center

    4.4(21 reviews)
    47.0 mi

    We came here February 2nd, 2026 to find out if General Beauregard Lee would see his shadow!…read moreThe park is not normally open on Mondays, but this was a special occasion. In fact, this was their 45th year celebrating Groundhog Day. The gates opened a little prior to 6am and there was plenty of parking. The restrooms were right next to the parking lot and not only were they clean...they were HEATED, which was so wonderful since it was about 25 degrees outside. It was a short walk to the festivities, less than a half mile, but it was through the woods (VERY CLEARLY marked!) and over some wooden boardwalks (not sure how handicap accessible this is but it was an easy walk for this out of shape girl.) Everything was well maintained and looked beautiful even in the dark. We were able to see a bald eagle and another hawk close to the groundhog enclosure. If it would have been a bit warmer (the pond was frozen over!) I would have loved to stay and see more of the animals. Especially the otters. This girl LOVES otters. There was quite a bit of merchandise available: stuffed groundhogs, bracelets, a variety of buttons, several different tee shirts, and magnets. We bought a few items and entered the raffle to win a gift bag that included the original copy of last years proclamation. It was a really cold wait for the 7:31 proclamation time, although the park did pass out hand warmers. I think we could have waited a bit longer but since this was our first time, we had no idea how big of a crowd to expect. I would guess that there were 100-150 people. Being so early, we were right up front but I think we would have been about to see if we had gotten there a bit later. All of the employees (volunteers?) were very nice and helpful. We met many people who do this annually and there were even news crews here. It was very fun and definitely worth attending. We will definitely be returning but only when it is absolutely warmer! Ps. He saw his shadow!

    Peaceful just walking around the whole park.... Need more movable animals, more lively.... But park…read morerules... Great place to work out!

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    Dauset Trails Nature Center
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    Ira B Melton Park

    Ira B Melton Park

    3.8(4 reviews)
    26.7 mi

    I came here again to go running. The second time it seemed more natural to park and go in because…read moreI was acquainted to the area. I wanna say this is one of the best running trails around Decatur from all the parks I've been to. Although you have to run past a gate that ultimately leads to two other parks, I feel safe because of the other runners and dog owners that come by here. I ran late so I wasn't in there for long maybe 45 minutes, but I'll come here again and try to get on the other trails. From what I saw a rock path across a stream, trails, and board walk make this a multifarious path. Bottom line: I recommend you come here whether your running, walking your dog or going out hiking casually.

    I don't like giving parks less than 4 stars, because I like to endorse parks, and I like people to…read morego out and enjoy parks...I just don't know how much of a park Ira B Melton Park is. As mentioned in another review, there is no parking, so I just parked along park street, directly across from Ira B, and took a walk. What I found was a lot of orange construction barrier alongside either side of the trail, which really was about a half mile one way in trail, that dead ends at a nearby creek. I may have come to this park a bit to late, because I saw the following signs: "Temporary Trail access....use park at your own risk", "Trail closed ahead...no park access", "construction zone...no trespassing" so either there's about to be major work done to the park, or I dunno what. I did note several creek dry beds that may or may not be trails, although I didn't go down them. There were large cobblestones along the trail, which helped to keep mud off of your shoes with the surrounding soggy ground, and while there are benches, they're towards the entrance of the park only. If you live in the neighborhood and want a little more nature in your walk, absolutely check it out, but I wouldn't make a special trip to seek Ira B Melton Park out...not until it officially reopens anyway

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    Ira B Melton Park - Walkway across creek that dead ends at a fence

    Walkway across creek that dead ends at a fence

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    Ira B Melton Park

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