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In the late 1800s, when the Georgia Railroad trains rumbled through the rural darkness between Athens and Union Point, embers would flicker in the night sky from the wood-burning engines. Farmers...
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GA |
12 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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This 10-foot wide off-road trail both draws trail users off the Silver Comet Trail into Mableton, and connects Mableton’s neighborhoods to the 61.5-mile rail-trail. It begins at the Floyd Road...
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GA |
2.2 mi |
Concrete
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Ivy Creek Greenway follows its namesake waterway in Buford, which lies in the northeastern Atlanta region. Highlights of the trip include the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, Woodward Mill...
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GA |
2.3 mi |
Asphalt, Gravel
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J.F. Gregory Park is a 335-acre multi-use recreational area that once encompassed a thriving rice plantation and was subsequently bought up by Henry Ford. Named for Ford's plantation foreman, the park...
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GA |
3 mi |
Asphalt
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Overview
At more than 24 miles long, the Jekyll Island Trail carries visitors through a landscape they’re unlikely to encounter elsewhere in Georgia. As the last outpost before the Atlantic Ocean,...
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GA |
24.8 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
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The Johns Creek Greenway is a multi-use path along the west side of Medlock Bridge Road, one of Johns Creek's busiest roads. The greenway consists of wide concrete sidewalk built to accommodate...
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GA |
4.2 mi |
Concrete
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The Kingfisher Trail is part of Rome's connected ECO Greenway trail system, spanning 16 miles. The trail is paved with 12-foot wide concrete and is located on the west side of the Etowah River. It...
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GA |
0.6 mi |
Concrete
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The Lionel Hampton Trail, on Atlanta’s west side, runs through mature forest and parkland. It's named after a jazz musician who gave the PATH Foundation the land on which the trail was later built....
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GA |
1.2 mi |
Asphalt
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The Lower Roswell Trail is a 2.8-mile dedicated sidepath in Marietta, Georgia. The asphalt pathway begins at the top of Lower Roswell Road (at Willeo Road) and runs through pristinely landscaped...
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GA |
2.8 mi |
Asphalt
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The Man O' War Railroad Recreation Trail carries both the name of the famous racehorse and that of the diesel passenger train that once traveled through Pine Mountain between Columbus and...
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GA |
13.5 mi |
Asphalt
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The Midtown Greenway is the centerpiece of Gainesville's redevelopment efforts in a blighted area known as Midtown, which is a 300-acre area located south of the Downtown Square. The Midtown Greenway...
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GA |
0.5 mi |
Concrete
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This trail is part of Rome's connected ECO Greenway trail system, spanning 16 miles. The Mount Berry Trail sits along the west bank of the Oostanaula River, a bucolic retreat of riparian forest and...
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GA |
1.8 mi |
Asphalt
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Overview
Any time of day is a good time to visit the Noonday Creek Trail in the northern Atlanta metropolitan area. The paved trail, separated into two parts, runs along the stream’s partly wooded...
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GA |
8.6 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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The North Oconee River Greenway is a 7.23-mile long, 10-foot wide, paved multi-use path open to all types of non-motorized uses. The trail runs from Sandy Creek Nature Center (connecting with Cook's...
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GA |
7.23 mi |
Concrete
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Although only a mile, the Northside Trail travels through scenic Tanyard Creek Park and connects Ardmore Park and Atlanta Memorial Park. Along the way, the tree-lined route offers numerous access...
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GA |
1.1 mi |
Concrete
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The developing PATH400 Greenway Trail will one day run 5.2 miles from the Atlanta BeltLine north through Buckhead up to I-285 and the trail system in Sandy Springs. Currently, the paved trail is open...
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GA |
2 mi |
Concrete
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This extensive network of multi-use trails snakes throughout most of Peachtree City, covering an impressive total of over eighty miles throughout the suburban Georgia community. Though the trails are...
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GA |
85 mi |
Asphalt
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The Peachtree Creek Greenway is a planned 12-mile path envisioned to connect the Atlanta Beltline and PATH400 to I-295. The trail will pass through the cities of Atlanta, Brookhaven, Chamblee,...
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GA |
1.2 mi |
Concrete
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The Phoenix Trail runs from College Park’s former industrial area, now primarily containing airport hotels, to W. Point Avenue. The nearly 2-mile rail-trail, which was built on a railbanked CSX...
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GA |
1.4 mi |
Concrete
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The Reeves Creek Trail runs through a residential area of Stockbridge, the largest city in Henry County that sits just 20 miles south of Atlanta. It begins in Memorial Park, which abounds with...
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GA |
1.4 mi |
Concrete
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Augusta's River Levee Trail offers a paved 2-mile route along the the Savannah River, which divides Georgia from South Carolina, and is flanked by woodlands. Although the trail parallels the...
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GA |
2 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk
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This 2.4-mile paved trail extends from Riverfront Park to Cox Landing and includes scenic overlooks along the Flint River. Stroll along the Oxford Environmental Park Nature Trail, an off-shoot of the...
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GA |
2.4 mi |
Concrete
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Rock Creek Greenway is a well-shaded, paved pathway connecting four parks on its way across Gainesville, from downtown to Lake Lanier.
A pleasant place to begin is on the trail’s eastern end at...
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GA |
2 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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Overview
Although located in the Atlanta suburbs only a short drive from the city, the Rockdale River Trail and other connected trails in Panola Mountain State Park and the broader Arabia Mountain...
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GA |
9.5 mi |
Concrete
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Rogers Bridge Multi-Use Trail occupies a former roadway leading to the Chattahoochee River. A small trailhead is provided at the beginning of the trail, at Bell Road. The multi-use trail is nicely...
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GA |
0.9 mi |
Asphalt
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The Roswell Riverwalk is a dedicated, off-road path running for 7 miles along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, GA. It’s a popular trail, lending itself to a range of uses by residents of the nearby...
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GA |
7 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt
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The Rottenwood Creek Trail/Bob Callan Trail is a developing trail system, comprised of a three-mile paved trail that runs along the Chattahoochee River and Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, and a...
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GA |
3.8 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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The S&S Greenway lies in southeastern Statesboro, a college town that's home to Georgia Southern University. It traces the route of the former Savannah & Statesboro Railway, which first began in...
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GA |
2.75 mi |
Asphalt
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Settles Bridge Park is a 268-acre nature complex with fitness and recreation amenities serving residents of Suwanee. The park features 4.5 miles of trails, including 1.6 miles of asphalt multiuse...
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GA |
1.6 mi |
Asphalt
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Overview
The Silver Comet Trail is a well-maintained 61.65-mile trail and is 12-foot wide and paved the entire route. Along the way are 17 wheelchair-accessible access points, 15 restrooms, 10...
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GA |
61.65 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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A rugged trek through the North Georgia mountains, this 9-mile trail is ideally suited to hikers and mountain bikers. Despite its quiet, dense forest setting, the Simms Mountain Trail does pass...
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GA |
9 mi |
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
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The South Peachtree Creek Trail is a short greenway linking four recreational amenities in DeKalb County. On the east end, Medlock Park features baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, a...
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GA |
3.3 mi |
Boardwalk, Concrete
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Overview
The South River Trail offers a 10.9-mile wooded route along its namesake river, about 15 miles southeast of Atlanta.
About the Route
A disconnected 7.7-mile segment runs east from...
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GA |
10.9 mi |
Concrete
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South of downtown Atlanta in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood, the scenic Southtowne Trail provides over two miles of paved trail, passing through some of the area's prettiest natural lands around...
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GA |
2.4 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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Overview
What’s the best route between the two parks? If you’re on a bike or walking in the Atlanta suburb of Suwanee, then it’s the Suwanee Creek Greenway. The 3.1-mile trail runs from Suwanee...
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GA |
5.16 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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In South Georgia, Moultrie is a small city with big Southern pride. Billing itself as the "City of Southern Living," Moultrie boasts a thriving agricultural industry, historical homes, commercial...
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GA |
7.2 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Town to Creek Trail is situated right in the heart of Woodstock, a northwestern suburb of Atlanta. Shortly after its beginning at Market Street (one block from Main Street), the paved trail dives...
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GA |
0.6 mi |
Concrete
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Located in southern Savannah, the Truman Linear Park Trail is a multiuse path that parallels the Truman Parkway and Casey Canal for a majority of its 3.1-mile route. Including the Lake Mayer Loop Path...
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GA |
3.1 mi |
Boardwalk, Concrete
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The Viking Trail is an easy three miles one-way: mostly flat and with a paved surface that can accommodate runners, cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers. The trail travels between the main campus and...
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GA |
3.5 mi |
Concrete
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Whetstone Creek Trail, built on an old rail spur, winds through the Adams Crossing and Windsor Hills neighborhoods of northwest Atlanta. Much of the trail travels through woodlands and Whetstone...
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GA |
1.4 mi |
Concrete
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The Kennesaw Mountain to Chattahoochee River Trail, more commonly known as the Mountain to River or M2R trail aims to be Marietta's connection between two NPS units, the Kennesaw Mountain National...
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GA |
10.38 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The East Decatur Greenway offers a pleasant outdoor experience and community connector in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The paved pathway begins across the street from MARTA's Avondale Station and...
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GA |
1.2 mi |
Concrete
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The Evans to Locks Multi-Use Trail invites residents of Evans to skate, bike or run all the way to the Savannah River. The paved trail parallels Evans to Locks Road between Evans Towne Center Park and...
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GA |
6 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Georgia Coast Rail-Trail will eventually stretch 68 miles from Kingsland north to Riceboro — a lush corridor of longleaf pine forest, marsh and saw grass, which crosses tidal rivers and creeks. It...
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GA |
6.25 mi |
Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone
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The Guyton Main Street Rail Trail runs through the heart of Guyton, Georgia, connecting much of the town's numeric grid of streets with public amenities such as City Hall and Guyton Elementary School....
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GA |
0.75 mi |
Asphalt
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The Hampton Spur Bike Trail, located in the community of St. Simon Island on Georgia’s southeast coast, is a relaxing ride that provides scenery of trees as well as the rivers and ocean surrounding...
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GA |
10.3 mi |
Concrete
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The Lucille Creek Trail runs through Powder Springs for over a mile, traveling along the western bank of its namesake waterway for most of its journey. It's a nicely shaded, paved pathway with views...
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GA |
1.6 mi |
Concrete
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Built on a stretch of the Savannah & Atlantic Railroad line, the 6-mile McQueen's Island Trail offers a salt-air excursion for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Built in 1887, the railroad...
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GA |
5.6 mi |
Gravel
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The picturesque Oxford Trail winds along Turkey Creek through the heart of the charming southern town of Oxford. The wooded pathway runs behind the Oxford College campus and offers a kiosk with...
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GA |
1.2 mi |
Concrete
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The first phase of the Proctor Creek Greenway opened in May 2018 and stretches nearly 3 miles in northwestern Atlanta, surrounded by the neighborhoods of Bankhead, Grove Park, Rockdale and West...
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GA |
2.9 mi |
Concrete
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Rome's Ridge Ferry Trail links two paths at the confluence of the Oostanaula and Etowah rivers, where these two waterways meet to form the Coosa River. Paved promenades line both sides of the...
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GA |
4.5 mi |
Asphalt
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Overview
Constructed in the 1820s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal was once an important transportation route for getting plantation goods to...
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GA |
5.3 mi |
Boardwalk, Dirt, Woodchips
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The Southside Trail is a developing project in the ambitious Atlanta BeltLine system, occupying a stretch of former rail corridor to the south of downtown Atlanta. The rail-trail provides a connection...
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GA |
4.1 mi |
Concrete, Dirt
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The Westside Trail offers a tree-lined route in Atlanta, running from University Avenue to Lena Avenue along the former Louisville and Nashville Railroad. It connects the historical neighborhoods of...
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GA |
5.52 mi |
Concrete
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The 10-feet-wide Wildhorse Trail begins at Wild Horse Creek Park at Macedonia Road in Powder Springs and continues south 1.5 miles along Wild Horse and Noses creeks, where it connects with the Silver...
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GA |
1.5 mi |
Concrete
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Although only a half-mile long, the Yellow River Trail is Newton County’s first rail-trail and offers a serene and scenic experience under a lush tree canopy. It opened in December 2015 and is nestled...
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GA |
0.5 mi |
Concrete
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Overview
The result of efforts by the Cumberland Community Improvement District, the Akers Mill Trail is an important connector trail in Atlanta's Cobb County outskirts. The trail is divided into...
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GA |
2.3 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Concord Road Trail is a hard-surface hike and bike path located alongside the road of the same name in Smyrna, Georgia. The trail begins at the intersection of Concord and Atlanta Roads, where it...
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GA |
3.4 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Cumberland Connector begins at the eastern end of the popular Silver Comet Trail and continues east nearly 5 miles along the southern outskirts of Smyrna in the Atlanta metro region. The trail...
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GA |
4.8 mi |
Concrete
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The East Cobb Trail is located in Marietta, a northern suburb of Atlanta, and parallels Roswell Road (SR 120). Running for over two miles along the south side of the road, the sidepath trail is a...
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GA |
2.6 mi |
Concrete
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Conceived in 1996, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is the jewel of Macon’s park system. At present, the entire system is over 12 miles long, flanking both sides of the Ocmulgee River through downtown...
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GA |
12.5 mi |
Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Woodchips
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Overview
To most Atlanta residents, the Stone Mountain Trail is a short greenway through Freedom Park and Candler Park. In reality, the Stone Mountain Trail is much more: a continuous 25-mile...
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GA |
25.23 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The West Cobb Trail is a 2-way dedicated pathway within the right-of-way of the Ernest Barrett Parkway (State Route 5 Connector). The trail follows the arterial through a residential part of the...
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GA |
2.7 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Alpha Loop is an eight mile walking and biking trail that will connect economic and recreation centers in and around Alpharetta, Georgia. The loop, actually consists of two loops - an inner 3 mile...
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GA |
1 mi |
Concrete
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Wind through downtown Valdosta, the Azalea City Trail connects several city parks and the campus of Valdosta State University. The route takes you past Drexel Park (1401 N Patterson St), Bazmore-Hyder...
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GA |
2.63 mi |
Concrete
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Named after Blind Willie McTell, a Piedmont blues and ragtime musician who wrote the song "Statesboro Blues" and recorded it in 1928. The Allman Brothers Band later recorded a version of the song,...
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GA |
1.1 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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Castlewood Road Path offers a short, paved route through a residential area of Tyrone, about 25 miles southwest of Atlanta. The trail is part of a larger effort to create car-free connections between...
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GA |
1.8 mi |
Asphalt
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When Georgia's Department of Transportation undertook a major construction project to build new highway infrastructure in northwest Atlanta, local organizations pushed to make sure that the state...
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GA |
0.5 mi |
Gravel
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The Confluence Trail winds through the woods where the North and South Forks of Peachtree Creek meet, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The trail runs parallel to...
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GA |
1.5 mi |
Asphalt
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Running underneath the I-85/GA-400 overpass, the Creek Walk Connector provides a link between the Confluence Trail, the PATH400 Greenway Trail, and the Cheshire Farm Trail. The paved trail is smooth...
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GA |
0.4 mi |
Concrete
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This multiuse path extends for over 3 miles along Dallas Highway (State Route 120). There is some big box retail clustered around the intersection with Barrett Parkway, as well as some smaller...
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GA |
3.5 mi |
Asphalt
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The Decatur Trolley Line Trail is a paved path that runs through woods in the neighborhoods of McDonugh-Adams-Kings and College Heights in the city of Decatur. The trail follows the former trolley...
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GA |
0.3 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The East Point PATH is an ongoing project that includes at least 9.6 miles of multi-use trails and greenways, with the potential for developing a total of 25 miles with connections to the Atlanta...
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GA |
1.4 mi |
Concrete
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The Fishing Creek Community Trail is a 1.3 mile public pathway from Flagg Chapel Baptist Church to the Oconee River Greenway. The trail is built with crushed gravel and woodchips. It runs from the...
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GA |
1.3 mi |
Gravel, Woodchips
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The Follow Me Trail is a 2.6 mile rail-trail in Columbus Georgia. The trail occupies a former Fort Benning Railroad right-of-way and current electric utility corridor, providing a mostly flat, paved...
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GA |
2.6 mi |
Asphalt
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Harris Greenway Trail is a 5.7 mile greenway that stretches from Tribble Mill Park to Harbins Park. It also features a 760-foot boardwalk, giving trail users a panoramic view of the greenery and...
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GA |
5.7 mi |
Boardwalk, Concrete
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Jesters Creek Trail is a multipurpose recreation path located in Clayton County, Georgia. The trail winds its way through a forested park, cutting a sun-dappled swath through the towering trees. It's...
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GA |
2.3 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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This trail runs parallel to Laurel Island Parkway Trail in Kingsland, Camden County. The hard-surface bike and pedestrian pathway was constructed as part of the parkway expansion project.
The trail...
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GA |
4.6 mi |
Concrete
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The Levee Trail is a part of Rome's connected ECO Greenway trail system, spanning 16 miles. The 10-foot wide, paved trail sits on a levee on the west bank of the Oostanaula River, and follows the...
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GA |
1.8 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The MLK Trail parallels its namesake boulevard for over a mile-and-a-half. The trail's character is a combination of suburban and industrial. The two-lane trail connects residents of the adjacent...
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GA |
1.9 mi |
Concrete
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The Nancy Creek Trail provides a route between Murphy Candler Park and Blackburn Park, two popular recreation sites in the Atlanta suburb of Brookhaven. The concrete trail is a mixture of off-road...
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GA |
2.32 mi |
Concrete
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The paved North Park Path is located in Alpharetta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Although it's short (less than a mile), the trail offers terrific access to the amenities of Alpharetta North Park,...
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GA |
0.8 mi |
Asphalt
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The Northeast Trail is part of the Atlanta BeltLine, a network of trails around the city. When it's finished, the Northeast Trail will connect the northern end of the Eastside Trail to the Lindbergh...
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GA |
2 mi |
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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The Northwest BeltLine Connector is part of the Atlanta's developing PATH trail network. Together with the Northside Trail, the connector trail forms a 4-mile route that includes a loop around the...
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GA |
3 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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The Olde Town Conyers Trail is a scenic 4.9-mile pathway that winds through the heart of historic Conyers. The trail provides a delightful mix of natural beauty and urban charm as it passes through...
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GA |
4.9 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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The PATH Parkway is the result of an innovative collaboration between the PATH Foundation, Georgia Institute Technology and the City of Atlanta. The creation of this multimodal corridor involved the...
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GA |
1.5 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Panola Mountain Greenway is a multiuse, paved trail that winds through the woods for almost 3 miles in Stockbridge. Although the surface of the trail is smooth and wide, the route is somewhat...
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GA |
2.8 mi |
Boardwalk, Concrete
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The Peachtree Parkway Trail may not be much to look at, but this flat asphalt pathway that runs along the side of Peachtree Parkway is one of the best ways to get around the suburban community of...
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GA |
3.2 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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Prioritizing function over beauty, the Powder Springs Road Multi-Use Trail offers cyclists and pedestrians a wide concrete sidepath along the busy suburban road in southwestern Marietta. Providing...
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GA |
1.31 mi |
Brick, Concrete
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The Senoia Multi-Use Trail is a 10-foot-wide, paved path that runs from the Ivy Ridge subdivision to Seavy Street. The shared-use path has a mix of paved sections and wooden boardwalks, which are used...
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GA |
1.5 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk
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Explore the Shorty Howell Park via this 1.3-mile paved, multiuse trail. Located in south Duluth, the 67-acre park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages.
The park has...
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GA |
1.3 mi |
Asphalt
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The Silver Creek Trail is a 12-foot wide concrete pathway in Rome, Georgia, and is part of the city's connected ECO Greenway trail system, which spans 16 miles. The trail starts downtown on East 4th...
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GA |
0.7 mi |
Concrete
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The Southwest Connector Trail is part of the Atlanta BeltLine, a 33-mile network of paved trails throughout the city. Although currently disconnected from other segments of the BeltLine, this one-mile...
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GA |
1.1 mi |
Concrete
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The multiuse trail sits on both sides of busy State Bridge Road in Johns Creek, north Fulton County. Running between Kimball Bridge and Medlock Bridge roads, the trail consists of a wide, concrete...
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GA |
3.2 mi |
Concrete
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The Thread Trail is a network of multiuse trails that connect parks, neighborhoods, and commercial areas within the City of LaGrange. Currently 13 miles of a proposed 29 mile are open for walking,...
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GA |
13 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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Atlanta's first trolleys were developed in 1870s and the many lines were consolidated to form the Georgia Power Company. The Trolley Line Trail represents the first installment of an effort to convert...
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GA |
1 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The City of Waynesboro, with funding help from Georgia's Transportation Enhancements program, worked to develop the Waynesboro Greenway Trail to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians in the...
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GA |
0.6 mi |
Asphalt
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The West End Trail was the first section to open of the greater 33-mile Atlanta BeltLine network of proposed trails. This 12-foot wide, multi-use path extends from Westview Drive south of I-20, across...
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GA |
2.3 mi |
Concrete
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The Western Gwinnett Bikeway was designated one of the Gwinnett County's Signature Trails as part of the county's ambitious trails master plan, which hopes to link communities across the populous...
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GA |
6.4 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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The Westside Connector Trail is crucial to providing access for previously disconnected neighborhoods to the wider BeltLine system. The trail begins on Northside Drive and heads northwest, occupying a...
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GA |
1.7 mi |
Concrete
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