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Suwanee Creek Greenway
Suwanee Creek Greenway, March 2019 2.jpg
The greenway in 2019
Length 4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Location Suwanee, Georgia, USA
Trailheads
Use Cycling and pedestrians
Cycling details
Season Year round
Surface Concrete
Website Suwanee Creek Greenway
Suwanee Creek Greenway boardwalks, March 2019
A boardwalk section of the greenway

The Suwanee Creek Greenway is a cool trail in Suwanee, Georgia. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) long. This trail is perfect for walking, running, or biking. It winds through pretty woods, wet areas, and places where animals live. The greenway connects parks, homes, and shops. This makes it easy for everyone to enjoy nature. In 2018, it was named one of Gwinnett County's most important trails!

Where to Start Your Adventure

You can get onto the Suwanee Creek Greenway from several spots. Some places even have bike share stations!

Main Starting Points

  • George Pierce Park: Look for the trail near the soccer and softball fields.
  • Suwanee Elementary School: You can use this entrance on weekends. It's also open after 4 pm on weekdays.
  • Town Center area: Find the trail by Portland Drive. There's a wooden boardwalk and bridge here.
  • Martin Farm Park: This spot is about half a mile west of Satellite Boulevard.
  • Near the Suwanee Sports Academy: This is located at 3640 Burnette Road.
  • Suwanee Creek Park: This is another great place to start your journey.

Bike Share Stations

Look for these spots if you want to rent a bike:

What's Next for the Greenway?

Right now, the trail ends at Suwanee Creek Park. But there are plans to make it even longer! The trail will eventually connect to the Western Gwinnett Bikeway. This means more miles for you to explore in the future.

Fun Events on the Greenway

The Suwanee Creek Greenway is a popular spot for local events.

  • Suwanee Half Marathon: A part of this big race uses the greenway. This event happens every year in February.
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