Lawrenceville trails by distance: the Heritage Trail, Tribble Mill's 3.4-mile path, the 5.7-mile Harris Greenway and park loops, with trailheads.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Distances and trailheads come from the City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, linked. Gwinnett’s trails hotline is 770-978-5270.
Lawrenceville’s longest walks are on the county’s side of town: the 3.4-mile paved trail at Tribble Mill Park and the Harris Greenway, which runs about 5.7 miles from Tribble Mill to Harbins Park in Dacula. Downtown, the city’s Heritage Trail links the square to Rhodes Jordan Park.
| Trail | Distance | Surface | Trailhead | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Greenway Trail | About 5.7 miles one way | Greenway | Tribble Mill Park, 2400 Chandler Road; Harbins Park, 2995 Luke Edwards Road, Dacula | Sunrise to sunset |
| Tribble Mill Park | 3.4 miles | Paved, plus unpaved trails | 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway | Sunrise to sunset |
| Lawrenceville Heritage Trail | 1.31-mile loop; 2.97 miles out and back | Downtown streets | Fallen Heroes Memorial, 75 Langley Drive | Not posted |
| Rock Springs Park | 2 miles | Paved | 550 Rock Springs Road | Sunrise to 11 p.m. |
| Rhodes Jordan Park | 1.9 miles | Paved | 100 E. Crogan St. | Sunrise to 11 p.m. |
| Alexander Park | 1.7 miles paved, 1 mile unpaved | Mixed | 800 Old Snellville Highway | Sunrise to sunset |
| Collins Hill Park | 1.5 miles unpaved; 1 mile paved at the aquatic center | Mixed | 2225 Collins Hill Road | Sunrise to 11 p.m. |
| Ronald Reagan Park | 0.75 mile | Paved | 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road | Sunrise to 11 p.m. |
| Freeman’s Mill Park | 0.5 mile | Paved | 1401 Alcovy Road | Sunrise to sunset |
Who to call
- Gwinnett County trails hotline: 770-978-5270
- Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation: 770-822-8840
- City of Lawrenceville: 770-963-2414
Harris Greenway Trail
One of Gwinnett County’s signature trails, the greenway honors Lloyd N. Harris, who helped create and protect public land in Gwinnett. It connects Tribble Mill Park and Harbins Park over about 5.7 miles. Park at either trailhead: the Chandler Road entrance of Tribble Mill Park, 2400 Chandler Road, which has a picnic shelter and restrooms, or Harbins Park, 2995 Luke Edwards Road in Dacula. Open sunrise to sunset (county trail page).
Tribble Mill Park
At 713 acres, Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, has a 3.4-mile paved trail, unpaved trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, a cross-country course and a fishing lake with a boat ramp for non-motorized and electric boats (park page). At the far end, Harbins Park adds a 4.3-mile paved trail and unpaved trails: 13 miles for mountain bikes, 7 for horses and 4.5 for hiking (Harbins Park page).
Downtown: the Heritage Trail
The city’s Heritage Trail follows a series of medallions honoring people who shaped Lawrenceville over its 200-year history. It begins at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, runs through downtown and ends at Rhodes Jordan Park. The trail’s sign lists 0.83 mile from the start, a 1.31-mile loop and 2.97 miles out and back. The city has an electronic brochure on its Heritage Trail page.
At Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 E. Crogan St., add the park’s 1.9-mile paved trail (park page).
Neighborhood park loops
- Rock Springs Park, 550 Rock Springs Road: a 2-mile paved trail, plus a lighted walking track at the Spriggs Road entrance (park page).
- Alexander Park, 800 Old Snellville Highway: 1.7 miles paved and 1 mile unpaved, with lakeview piers (park page).
- Collins Hill Park, 2225 Collins Hill Road: a 1.5-mile unpaved trail, and a 1-mile paved trail at the aquatic center across the street (park page).
- Ronald Reagan Park, 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road: a 0.75-mile paved multi-use trail (park page).
- Freeman’s Mill Park, 1401 Alcovy Road: a half-mile paved trail along the Alcovy River past a restored gristmill (park page).
Little Mulberry Park
Near Dacula and Auburn, Little Mulberry Park has about 15 miles of trails: 5.5 miles multi-use, 3.6 miles of hiking and 5.7 miles for horses. Entrances are at 3855 Fence Road, Auburn, and 3900 Hog Mountain Road, Dacula; open sunrise to sunset (park page).
Rules on county trails
Gwinnett County’s park rules: pedestrians have the right of way, Georgia’s bicycle helmet law is enforced, pets stay on a leash, and alcohol is not allowed in county parks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail near Lawrenceville? The Harris Greenway Trail runs about 5.7 miles between Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville and Harbins Park in Dacula. Little Mulberry Park near Dacula and Auburn has about 15 miles of paved and unpaved trails.
How long is the trail at Tribble Mill Park? Tribble Mill Park has a 3.4-mile paved trail, plus unpaved trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The park is open sunrise to sunset.
What is the Lawrenceville Heritage Trail? A downtown walking route marked by medallions honoring people who shaped the city. It starts at the Fallen Heroes Memorial and ends at Rhodes Jordan Park; the city’s sign lists a 1.31-mile loop and 2.97 miles out and back.
Do I need a helmet to bike in Gwinnett County parks? Gwinnett County enforces Georgia’s bicycle helmet law in its parks, and pedestrians have the right of way on park trails.
What this means for you
- For a long ride, start at Tribble Mill’s Chandler Road trailhead and take the greenway to Harbins.
- Tribble Mill, Harbins, Freeman’s Mill and Little Mulberry close at sunset; Rhodes Jordan, Rock Springs, Collins Hill and Ronald Reagan stay open to 11 p.m.
- Call the trails hotline before you go after heavy rain.
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