Atlanta

Where to ride in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta is home to spectacular places to ride a bike. Some of these trails are hidden gems, but word is getting out. Chances are that you do not know where all 397 miles of trails are in our region, so let’s explore some of what the region has to offer to make your Biketober experience a blast! 

Our interactive map will help you find nearby bike lanes and trails for your next ride. 

Legend 
Purple = multi-use path. Green = bike lane. Blue = protected lane.


TRAILS

  • PATH Foundation Trails - The PATH Foundation includes an array of trails across Metro Atlanta, totaling well over 100 miles and some of the most scenic views in the state. Most PATH trails are paved and include gentle slopes, so they are suited for even the most novice riders and make for great paths to enjoy leisure rides. Some of the trails are featured below!
  • Allatoona Creek Mountain Bike Trail - The Allatoona Creek Park Mountain Bike Trail System currently includes over 30 miles of fun trails. Trails include Rusty Bucket, Mason's Bridge, Driftwood, MumboJumbo, Voodoo, Hocus Pocus, Turtleback, Red Barron, Whipper Snapper, and various jump lines, a new pump track and skills section. Riding difficulty levels range between beginner (Rusty Bucket) and advanced (Whipper Snapper). 
  • Arabia Mountain Trail/Panola Mountain State Park - Over 30 miles of trails are open to bikers including a connection to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. There are several opportunities with the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and Panola Mountain State Park to hike trails on foot and bike racks are located at the entrances to several of these trails.
  • Atlanta Beltline - The Atlanta Beltline is one of the largest urban infrastructure projects in the nation. It will feature (upon completion) 33 miles of multi-use trails connecting 45 intown neighborhoods, and connect with other regional trail networks together as well. Existing segments include the Eastside trail, the Southwest trail, the Northside trail, and the Westside trail.
  • Big Creek Greenway - Big Creek Greenway spans nearly 20 miles, connecting Cumming, Alpharetta, and Roswell. The paved trail is currently open in two disconnected sections with a gap of a couple miles in northeast Alpharetta.
  • Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail - Blankets Creek is an excellent example of a stacked-loop trail system. Short, flat, easy trails are accessible right from the parking lot for beginner riders, but keep heading further in and you'll experience intermediate singletrack as well as advanced trails full of rocks, jumps, berms, and some serious exposure. 
  • Chastain Park Trail - The 3-mile trail is marked as two 5K courses and a separate 3K course. It is an asphalt trail with a few hills, which may be more challenging with a stroller, or young child. Chastain Park is well known for its beautiful residential neighborhood and outdoor concert amphitheater. And it’s also well-known for recreation, with a pool, golf course, tennis center, and horse park.
  • Cumberland CID Trails - Hop onto one of the trails near the I-285/I-75 interchange that can connect you to the Silver Comet or the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area.  
  • Carrollton GreenBelt - The Carrollton GreenBelt is an 18-mile shared-use path designed for pedestrians and non-motorized users. The trail connects existing neighborhoods with the city school campus, the University of West Georgia, the city parks, and several commercial shopping areas.
  • Haw Creek Park Trail - Haw Creek Park is approximately 85 acres and includes approximately 3.3 miles of multi-use trails for foot travel and mountain bikes. The park also features a pump track, swing set, picnic pavilion and a multi-pod playground with a woodlands theme. Haw Creek trails are family-friendly and work well for parents with trailers due to the wide, non-technical trails.
  • Mountain to River Trail - Nearly 2 miles of the Mountain-to-River Trail are complete in northwestern Marietta. The paved trail begins at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which stretches more than 2,000 acres over a Civil War battleground. It continues southeast to a busy commercial area off Roselane Street. One day, the trail will continue several miles further east to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
  • Noonday Creek Trail - Noonday Creek Trail is a 9.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Marietta, Georgia, that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
  • Path 400 Greenway - PATH400 has become a favorite spot for Buckhead walkers, joggers, bikers, and pet owners to get out for some fresh air and exercise. It runs along the spine of GA 400 and, once complete, will provide a 5.2 mile greenway through the heart of Buckhead, connecting neighborhoods, office, and retail locations with a path for bicyclists and pedestrians.
  • Silver Comet Trail - The Silver Comet Trail is one of Georgia’s top trails for running, walking, cycling, or skating. It’s an epic-length, 61.5-mile trail that spans from the Atlanta suburbs in Smyrna to the Alabama border. Hills on the trail are gradual, and the trail runs nearly straight, following a beeline direction with gentle curves. Limited street crossings make for a great, distraction-free, long-distance run or cycle on the trail. 
  • Stone Mountain Trail - This 19-mile on-street and dedicated trail offers great views of Atlanta and has several great stopping points along the way, including: Stone Mountain Village, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Candler Park, and downtown Decatur. The trail ends at the loop road around Stone Mountain, affording travelers access to all Stone Mountain Park venues.
  • Suwanee Greenway Trail - The Suwanee Greenway is one of Gwinnett County’s most popular running, walking, and cycling trails. Traveling over pavement and boardwalks, it stretches more than three miles with only a single road crossing, exploring wildlife-filled wetlands and scenic hardwood forests.


WANT SOMETHING CLOSER TO HOME? 

Depending on where you live, these area specific routes might be right outside your front door!

  • Bartow - Open daily, Sosebee Cycling Park is a donation-based parking area for cyclists located at 456 Simpson Road NE, White GA, 30184. The park provides water, shade, picnic tables, changing rooms, and a restroom. A second Sosebee Cycling Park at 433 Bozeman Road in White offers a convenient rest stop as you pedal along low traffic routes ranging from 15 to 100 miles, with picturesque views of farmland and the Appalachian foothills. For information call 770-354-4777.
  • City of Cartersville - There are two loops connecting Pine Mountain - the East Loop and the West Loop. This is a rugged and challenging hike that reaches 1,562 feet above sea level. Once you reach the top of this mountain you will be at the highest point in the City of Cartersville. The trail is open daily for hiking. Mountain biking is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday on the East Loop only. Bikers must wear a helmet and follow the color-directional signs for those days.
  • Henry County - Make plans to ride these Henry County trails, then spend the day exploring by climbing a tree, taking your pet to the bark park, borrowing a book, or choosing from many of the other activities in the area. Fitness fanatics and fun seekers alike will enjoy spending time at the trails throughout the county. 
  • Peachtree City - Peachtree City has over 100 miles of multi-use paths, a nationally-recognized benchmark off-road transportation network for bicycles and pedestrians. The path system provides access to local businesses and shopping, and is an increasingly popular option for commuting to work, school, and recreation. Additionally, Peachtree City has designated some arterial streets as "bike friendly" as either a marked bicycle lane or bicycle route.
  • Rockdale County - Rockdale River Path Trail is a 9.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Conyers, Georgia that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and road biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
  • Woodstock -  From natural paths to dog-friendly walks to world-class mountain bike trails, there’s no shortage of places to wander in Woodstock, Georgia.


RIDING SAFELY

Riding a bike is a great way to get outside, improve your health, and de-stress, especially with the ongoing pandemic. To ensure a safe ride we recommend following these tips:

  • Riding alone is still the best way to reduce your risk and keep others safe. The best plan for riding right now is to go out, ride solo or with a small group of trusted people, enjoy the outdoors in open areas, and try timing your rides for when you know your route will be less crowded.
  • If you’re feeling unwell, stay at home, even if you’re only feeling a little unwell. Some people who’ve had Coronavirus reported that they had very mild symptoms.
  • CDC guidelines recommend “people wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.”
  • Check out bicycling.com's FAQ about riding in coronavirus times.


BIKE SHARE 

Relay Bike Share in Atlanta has 500 bikes and more than 70 stations across the city. It's a quick and easy way to access a bike for transportation or recreation, and their technology makes it easy to find a bike, park it at your destination, and then return it when you're done with your ride (or have them pick it up at your destination for a small charge). You can also find their stations just by looking for the gorgeous blue share bikes!


LOCAL BIKE RENTAL

If you are interested in renting a bicycle to get out and experience some of the Atlanta region’s great bicycle trails and facilities, please contact one of the following bike shops for rates and availability:

  • Interested in cycling on the Atlanta Beltline, through Piedmont Park, or around Downtown and Midtown Atlanta? Try: Relay Bike Share, Civil Bikes (who also offer fantastic tours of historic Atlanta), or Bicycle Tours of Atlanta.
  • If you want to ride on the Silver Comet Trail but need a set of wheels, you can rent a bike through Smyrna Bikes or Comet Trail Cycles.
  • Check out Aztec Cycles for exploring the Stone Mountain area and its surrounding trails, or Free-Flite Bicycles if you are in Marietta.
  • C-Town Bike Shop is a great resource to rent bikes and explore the East Metro’s network of trails; including: Old Towne Conyers Trail, Rockdale  River Trail, and the Arabia Mountain PATH Trail.
  • Bike rental across the South Metro is easier thanks to Atlanta Trek’s new McDonough location, and Peachtree City location. 
  • Atlanta Cycling is another great resource for bike rentals, and with shops around the region there’s bound to be one near you.
  • Perpetual Motion Bicycles, Inc. in Carrollton is a great place to rent a bike to enjoy the Carrollton GreenBelt.  They rent GIANT Cypress DX (a comfort hybrid), Sedona DX (a classic comfort bike), and Roam 3 (a sport or fitness hybrid) bikes. These hybrid models have easy to use indexed gearing systems so even beginners can enjoy the ease and simplicity of a nice modern bike.



    RULES OF THE ROAD

    • Bicyclist Pocket Guide - Georgia Bikes’ pocket guide gives you the essential information you need to know riding a bike in GA.
    • Georgia Bike Sense - Georgia Department of Transportation teaches people on bikes and motorists how to safely and legally share the road.



    HOW TO GET INVOLVED



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