Johns Creek walking and biking trails: loops, distances, parking

Johns Creek trails: the 3.1-mile Cauley Creek loop to Rogers Bridge, The Boardwalk at Town Center, Newtown Park, Shakerag, Autrey Mill and the river.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Distances, hours and addresses come from the City of Johns Creek’s park pages and the National Park Service, linked below.

Johns Creek’s best walking is in its parks and along the Chattahoochee River, which runs along the city’s southern and eastern edge. City parks are open 6 a.m. to midnight. Dogs are welcome on a leash; see our dog-friendly guide.

Who to call

City parks and trails: Johns Creek Recreation and Parks, 678-512-3200

Chattahoochee River NRA, non-emergency law enforcement: 770-992-6585

Emergencies: 911

Trails at a glance

Trail	Where	Distance	Surface
Cauley Creek Park 5K trail	7255 Bell Road	3.1-mile loop, plus Rogers Bridge	Rubberized
The Boardwalk at Town Center	Behind City Hall, 11362 Lakefield Drive	About 1 mile; North Pond loop about 0.5 mile	15-foot elevated trail
Newtown Park	3150 Old Alabama Road	2 miles of trails	Walking trails
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve	9770 Autrey Mill Road	Woodland trails (see below)	Natural
Shakerag Park	10945 Rogers Circle	1.1-mile nature trail loop, plus a walking track	Natural
Ocee Park	10900 Buice Road	Walking path and nature trail	Mixed
State Bridge Park	10610 State Bridge Road	Quarter-mile nature trail	Natural

Cauley Creek Park and Rogers Bridge

The 203-acre park on Bell Road runs along the Chattahoochee. Its 3.1-mile rubberized trail, built with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, passes river overlooks, courts, fields and a playground. The trail leads onto the Rogers Bridge pedestrian bridge, rebuilt in the same spot as a replica of the original and opened in 2023, which carries walkers and cyclists over the river into Rogers Park in Duluth, about four miles east. The park has restrooms and picnic pavilions. Source: city’s Cauley Creek Park page.

The Boardwalk at Town Center

The 20-acre park behind City Hall opened in 2026 as part of the Town Center plan. Its 15-foot elevated trail circles a pond and constructed wetland, with overlooks, terraced seating and an amphitheater with a deck over the water. The trail runs about a mile from Johns Creek Parkway north toward McGinnis Ferry Road, and the North Pond loop is about half a mile. A pedestrian tunnel under Medlock Bridge Road links it to shops and restaurants on the west side.

Parking: public and ADA parking at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive; take the path to the left of the front entrance. Source: city’s Boardwalk page.

Newtown, Shakerag, Ocee and Autrey Mill

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road: 2 miles of trails past the dog park, community garden and the Veterans Memorial Walk.
Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle, in the city’s northeastern tip: a 1.1-mile nature trail loops under hardwoods the city says are 200 years old and past one of Johns Creek’s only working farms, with a pond overlook and fishing pier.
Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road: a walking and jogging path and a nature trail on 37 acres.
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road: woodland trails through 46 acres of ravine forest, past a creek and the preserve’s historic buildings. The preserve’s own site lists 1.25 miles of trails, while the city’s page gives larger figures. The grounds and trails are open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the visit is free (Autrey Mill).

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

The National Park Service runs river units along the Johns Creek shore, including Jones Bridge and Medlock Bridge, both with launches for canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes. Across the river, the Abbotts Bridge unit in Duluth has a trail of about a mile out and back. Pets must be on a leash of 6 feet or shorter.

An entrance pass is required: $5 per private vehicle for the day, or $40 for an annual pass (NPS fees page). Unit maps: Jones Bridge, Medlock Bridge and Abbotts Bridge, from the NPS maps page.

Trails being built

Chattahoochee Greenway, Phase 1: a 1.1-mile path from Abbotts Bridge Road to the Cauley Creek 5K trail, on National Park Service land; in design. Phase 2 would extend it to McGinnis Ferry Road (project page).
Medlock Bridge Road Trail: a 10-foot multi-use trail along the east side of Medlock Bridge Road (Georgia 141) from the river bridge to Bobby Jones Drive, with engineering from spring 2026 (project page).

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest trail in Johns Creek? The 3.1-mile rubberized 5K trail at Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, is the longest single loop in a city park. It leads across Rogers Bridge over the Chattahoochee River into Rogers Park in Duluth.

Can you walk across the Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek? Yes. The Rogers Bridge pedestrian bridge, rebuilt as a replica of the original and opened in 2023, links Cauley Creek Park to Rogers Park in Duluth.

How long is The Boardwalk at Town Center trail? The city says the trail runs about a mile from Johns Creek Parkway north toward McGinnis Ferry Road, and the North Pond loop is about half a mile. Park at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive.

Do you have to pay to park at the Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek? Yes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area requires an entrance pass: $5 a day per private vehicle or $40 a year.

What time do Johns Creek parks open? City parks are open 6 a.m. to midnight and closed from midnight to 6 a.m.