Braselton Mulberry RiverWalk — Attraction in Braselton

As of 11/19/2024 from a RUNNER'S PERSPECTIVE.

➡️ CONDITIONS: 61° / overcast / slight rain / foggy / leaf litter / not busy (3:30 - 4:30 PM).

The beginning of the trail starts out as asphalt and immediately leads to a sewer hub or some sort of minor treatment facility for waste. Needless to say, the beginning of the trail stinks!

(Unfortunately, I could smell sewage for approximately 1 to 1.5 miles into the trail. With this said, it's important to note that the entire trail runs parallel to sewage shelters, pipes, man holes, and covers. These constructs dot the trail from start to finish.)

The RiverWalk is about 5 to 6 miles in total length. With terrain that varies from asphalt to mulch, to sand, to large gravel, to typical soil, and only a few shallow mud holes. There's not very many roots or rock gardens to deal with - your ankles will thank you!

The immersion level is about a zero. Most of the trail you're behind people's homes ranging from high-class to middle-class neighborhoods. A very busy road is heard throughout the majority of the trail. I also noticed air traffic was pretty regular.

However, some redeeming points are that the river is a fun experience for those choosing to run or trek beside it. There's a mini waterfall that you will stumble upon (elevation drop). It's surprisingly teeming with life! I saw many herds of white-tailed deer near the marshy stretches, multiple great blue heron sightings, and lots of other woodland creatures. At about the halfway marker, you'll come to a monument that signifies four counties converging: HALL / GWINNETT / BARROW / JACKSON (pictured).

It's also important to bring up that the second half of the trail after crossing Silk Tree Pointe is not well-maintained. In fact, on the map/signage, you'll see that the trail towards the end is still a future project and not even under construction. Without having some trail knowledge, you could get lost.

⚠️ Overall, the trail receives a 3 out of 5 score for just being okay.

It's an easy trail without much elevation deviation. I think I only came across maybe two short sections where there was a slight incline/decline.

Great for beginners and intermediate...

Overall an easy little 5-6 mile walk not far from residences ( if you live near, it's a great spot to walk regularly). I used to come to this trail to walk my dog years ago before the renovation. Trees provided dappled shade at all points of the trail which left it comfortable at all times of the year (even the middle of the day mid-summer). After the renovation they removed most of the trees along the most popular section of the trail to "improve the view of the river". As a result the sun absolutely BLAZES. There is a solid 3/4 to a mile of the trail that has been torched of vegetation and is no longer an enjoyable stroll but a rush to get to the next bit to get out of the sun. Also keep in mind it is an out and back so you have to walk the section x2. Used to be a great place to meander and let the...

This is a decently kept walk. The parking entrance is right before the neighborhood, there is a sign. It's pretty well traveled next to the river, saw runners, walkers and we used our jogging stroller for our 1 yr old. However any walker should be able to get around. Lot of squirrels and spiders in webs 🤭

River was low but pretty. Became really buggy, mosquitoes and horse flys.

It is close to backyards but I don't feel like I'm...