For some attractive residential neighborhood running, we recommend the Summerville and Murray Hill neighborhoods, just west of Midtown. Summerville is an affluent, historic neighborhood, with the small campus of Augusta University at its center. The area features lovely, tree-lined streets and attractive older homes. It’s best to create your own route here. Use Walton Way, which runs west from downtown through the neighborhood, as an anchor. You can also spill into the Forest Hills and Murray Hill neighborhoods, and run on their windy residential streets. Most of the streets are quiet or have sidewalks. We recommend the genera; area east-west from Milledge Rd. to Jackson Rd. (3.5 miles), and north-south from Wheeler Rd. (on the southern edge of Augusta National) to Wrightsboro Rd. (1.2 miles)
For some attractive residential neighborhood running, we recommend the Summerville and Murray Hill neighborhoods, just west of Midtown. Summerville is an affluent, historic neighborhood, with the small campus of Augusta University at its center. The area features lovely, tree-lined streets and attractive older homes. It’s best to create your own route here. Use Walton Way, which runs west from downtown through the neighborhood, as an anchor. You can also spill into the Forest Hills and Murray Hill neighborhoods, and run on their windy residential streets. Most of the streets are quiet or have sidewalks. We recommend the genera; area east-west from Milledge Rd. to Jackson Rd. (3.5 miles), and north-south from Wheeler Rd. (on the southern edge of Augusta National) to Wrightsboro Rd. (1.2 miles)
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It's ~3.5 miles east-west from Milledge to Jacksion Rd. and ~1 mile north-south from Wheeler Rd. to Wrightsboro Rd.
Explore the Riverfront, Downtown, and Olde Town areas of Augusta with our ~4 mile Runseeing Tour. Historic neighborhoods, top sights, and the best waterfront running in town.
The signature run in Augusta, with several sections along the Savannah River and the Canal itself. The main canal route is a 7-mile gravel towpath. The River Levee Trail runs for 4 miles along the Savannah River. Several side trails make for good add-ons.
A paved multi-use path in North Augusta that runs for 5.6 miles from Brick Park to the I-20. Additional southern loop through Boeckh Park and Brick Pond Park is the most attractive. Also in North Augusta are the Palmetto Parkway Trail & Knox Ave. Path.
A 1,100 acre preserve featuring some terrific running options on dirt roads, sandy trails, and boardwalks. The main loop is ~8 miles, with lots of shorter options.
Another popular trail running option is the extensive Fork Area Trail System. 37 miles of trails, with several marked loop options. Shared with mountain bikers.
Blanchard Woods Park is the home turf of the Augusta University Cross Country Team. Many miles of smooth, mainly wooded paths, with mapped courses ranging from 3 km to 10 km.
Run in the largest privately-owned urban forest in the country! Located in Aiken, SC, there are 70 miles of sandy paths, with a generally good surface. Free and open to the public.
The yellow-blazed Bartram Trail offers up to 27 miles of scenic trail running along J. Strom Thurmond Lake, ~20 miles northwest of Augusta. Choose a section from one of the main areas. Mainly wooded, with some nice lake views.
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It's ~3.5 miles east-west from Milledge to Jacksion Rd. and ~1 mile north-south from Wheeler Rd. to Wrightsboro Rd.
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