Best trails near Athens

16 trails · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Athens, Georgia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 16 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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North Oconee River Greenway
#1 North Oconee River Greenway
1.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
N
North Oconee River Greenway
#2 North Oconee River Greenway
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P
Pulaski Heights Trail
#3 Pulaski Heights Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N
North Herty Drive
#4 North Herty Drive
2.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T
Trail Creek Trail
#5 Trail Creek Trail
3.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Cook's Trail
#6 Cook's Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
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Kestrel Trail
#7 Kestrel Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
O
Orange Crush
#8 Orange Crush
3.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
C
Crossridge Trail
#9 Crossridge Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
P
Pine Ridge Trail
#10 Pine Ridge Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
C
Claypit Pond Trail
#11 Claypit Pond Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Levee Trail
#12 Levee Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
L
Log House & Brick Factory Loop
#13 Log House & Brick Factory Loop
1.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
O
Oconee Trail
#14 Oconee Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
C
College Avenue
#15 College Avenue
2.6 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Athens

The Athens area has 16 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Athens

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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