The best running trails in Jackson County

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Running in Jackson County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Jackson County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Sandy Creek Nature Center – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Wonderland Estates	Intermediate 00:36 5.79km
Lake Chapman loop from Greenmont	Intermediate 01:36 13.5km
Driftmier Woods loop from Westchester	Expert 02:58 28.3km
Running loop from Athens	Intermediate 00:37 5.77km
North Oconee River Greenway loop from Boulevard	Expert 03:58 38.2km
Running loop from Broadacres Homes	Intermediate 00:51 8.20km
Running loop from Normaltown	Intermediate 01:05 10.4km
Running loop from Jefferson	Intermediate 00:32 5.02km
North Oconee River Greenway loop from Athens	Intermediate 01:04 10.1km

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Sandy Creek Nature Center – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Wonderland Estates
00:36
5.79km
6:11/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
23
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Lake Chapman loop from Greenmont
01:36
13.5km
7:07/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
23
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Driftmier Woods loop from Westchester
02:58
28.3km
6:17/km
270m
270m
Expert
22
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Running loop from Athens
00:37
5.77km
6:21/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
North Oconee River Greenway loop from Boulevard
03:58
38.2km
6:15/km
280m
280m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Running loop from Broadacres Homes
00:51
8.20km
6:16/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
6
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Running loop from Normaltown
01:05
10.4km
6:14/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Running loop from Jefferson
00:32
5.02km
6:17/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
North Oconee River Greenway loop from Athens
01:04
10.1km
6:18/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.