Another great trail running option just outside the city is Blanchard Woods Park, located west of Augusta in Evans. This multi-purpose green space boasts a skatepark, sports fields, and a wide swath of woods that serve as the home track for the Augusta University Cross Country Team. While there are some mild hills, most of the trails are wide, smooth, and non-technical. See this link for trail information and individual course maps for 3K, 5K, 6K, 8K, and 10K options.
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- 3-10 km
- Some hills
- Blanchard Woods Park Entrance
- Blanchard Woods Drive. The area is 15 miles northwest of downtown Augusta
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