Walking and biking trails in Duluth, Georgia: Rogers Bridge to Johns Creek, Shorty Howell's 1.25-mile loop, McDaniel Farm's 3 miles, Bunten Road and bikeways.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Distances and hours come from the City of Duluth and Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, linked below.

Duluth’s trails are mostly short park loops, plus a river crossing: the rebuilt Rogers Bridge over the Chattahoochee River into Johns Creek. Here is each trail with its distance, surface, hours and where to park.

Trails at a glance

Trail Distance Surface
Rogers Bridge, Rogers Bridge Park River crossing to Johns Creek Pedestrian bridge
Shorty Howell Park 1.25 miles, plus a lighted track Paved
McDaniel Farm Park About 3 miles Paved and unpaved
Bunten Road Park 1.08 miles (being rebuilt) Paved, with unpaved side paths
W.P. Jones Park Not posted Soft surface

Questions: Duluth Parks and Recreation, 770-814-6981; Gwinnett trails hotline, 770-978-5270

Rogers Bridge and the river

Rogers Bridge Park, 4291 Rogers Bridge Road, a few blocks north of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The city’s 24-acre river park has a parking lot, a picnic pavilion, a playground, a canoe launch and the Chattapoochee Dog Park, according to the city. The old Rogers Bridge was rebuilt as a pedestrian bridge that connects to Johns Creek’s Cauley Creek Park. The city, Johns Creek and Gwinnett and Fulton counties cut the ribbon in July 2023, along with a public artwork, “The Shape of Time and Water,” according to the city’s announcement.

Park loops

Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road. Gwinnett County’s 67-acre park has a 1.25-mile paved trail, a lighted walking track around the football field, a lake, playgrounds and restrooms. Open sunrise to 11 p.m. unless posted, according to the county.

McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Road (historic entrance) and 3020 McDaniel Road (park entrance). About 3 miles of paved and unpaved trails wind past a restored 1930s farmhouse, barn and outbuildings, with a dog park area and pavilions. Open sunrise to sunset, according to the county. Park and trail information: 770-822-8840.

Bunten Road Park, 3180 Bunten Road. The central trail is a 10-foot-wide asphalt path past the ball fields and through woods, with smaller unpaved paths in the wooded section, according to the city; the city lists the paved loop at 1.08 miles. The city is repairing and extending the trail and adding an accessible loop. The northern half, around fields 2, 3 and 4, closed on May 11, 2026, and the city planned to reopen it in September 2026. The project is due to finish in spring 2027, with the parking lots repaved over spring break, according to the project page. Follow on-site signs.

W.P. Jones Park, Pleasant Hill Road: a 20.68-acre city park with soft-surface trails, on the city’s parks list.

Bike and walking paths on the road network

  • Western Gwinnett Pathway, along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
  • George Rogers Avenue trail, which leads to Duluth High School.
  • Pine Needle Drive: a new trail under design.

All three are named by the city in its McClure Bridge Road trail plan, a proposed walking and biking route linking downtown with nearby neighborhoods. The city is choosing a route and holds a public open house Thursday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the lower-level community room at City Hall, 3167 Main St.

The city’s Rogers Bridge Park page also lists three planned trails that would meet at the park: the Western Gwinnett Bikeway along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, a Rogers Bridge Trail along Rogers Bridge Road and a Chattahoochee River Greenway along the city’s northern edge.

Rules on the trail

  • In Gwinnett County parks, dogs must be on a leash and owners must pick up after them, under the county’s park rules.
  • City parks follow posted hours and signs; report a problem to Duluth Parks and Recreation, 770-814-6981.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I walk across the Chattahoochee River in Duluth? On Rogers Bridge, from Rogers Bridge Park to Johns Creek’s Cauley Creek Park.

How long is the trail at Shorty Howell Park? 1.25 miles, paved, plus a lighted walking track.

How many miles of trails are at McDaniel Farm Park? About 3 miles, paved and unpaved.

Is the Bunten Road Park walking trail open? Parts are being rebuilt through spring 2027; follow on-site signs.

Is there a bike trail in Duluth? The Western Gwinnett Pathway along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and the George Rogers Avenue trail.

What this means for you

  • For a river walk, start at Rogers Bridge Park and cross into Johns Creek.
  • For a lighted evening loop, Shorty Howell is open until 11 p.m.
  • Have a view on the McClure Bridge Road trail? Go to the Oct. 8 open house.

Related: parks and trails, dog-friendly Duluth and getting around.