PATH Foundation

PATH Foundation Transforming GA into a healthier, happier, & more connected community through recreational trails 🌳

PATH's mission is to plan and build a network of connected greenway trails throughout Georgia for the purpose of commuting and recreating.

Happy Mother's Day, moms!To everyone else: call your mom, or better yet, take a stroll with her on a scenic trail, pick ...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day, moms!

To everyone else: call your mom, or better yet, take a stroll with her on a scenic trail, pick her some flowers, and tell her how much you appreciate her.

Find a trail to walk along with mom ⤵️
https://www.pathfoundation.org/our-trails

📣Exciting progress coming to the Newnan LINC!Phase 13 of the LINC will build trail along Cougar Way by Newnan High Schoo...
05/08/2026

📣Exciting progress coming to the Newnan LINC!

Phase 13 of the LINC will build trail along Cougar Way by Newnan High School before turning onto Sewell Rd. and ending just after Carl Miller Park.

Future plans noted on the map intend to stretch the trail beyond Phase 13's start and end points.

05/06/2026

PATH is celebrating 35 years of connecting communities across Georgia through trails! 🌳⁠
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In those years, we've built over 340 miles of trail, with more mileage underway every day.⁠
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Let us know down below how long you've been a PATH trail user! ⤵️

Scenes from the Whetstone Creek Trail 🌳About the trail ⤵️The Whetstone Creek Trail is a rails-to-trails project built on...
05/01/2026

Scenes from the Whetstone Creek Trail 🌳

About the trail ⤵️
The Whetstone Creek Trail is a rails-to-trails project built on the old spur that was used by the Chlorine train serving the water treatment plan. It connects Marietta Road to Bolton Road with a spur to Adams Street near Bolton Academy. It will become part of the Centennial Olympic Park to Silver Comet connection next few year.

The Chief Ladiga Trail is the Alabama version of the Silver Comet Trail. It is built on the same abandoned railroad righ...
04/29/2026

The Chief Ladiga Trail is the Alabama version of the Silver Comet Trail. It is built on the same abandoned railroad right-of-way as the Silver Comet, but in Alabama. You’ll notice a difference when you’re on the Chief: the surface changes from concrete to asphalt and the trail is two feet narrower than the Comet.

The cites, counties and the Alabama DOT started building the Chief Ladiga Trail before PATH started building the Silver Comet Trail. They chose to build a ten-foot-wide asphalt trail for the economics, plus, it seemed like everyone was building ten-foot-wide asphalt trails at the time. They had no idea how popular it would be.

For years, the Chief did not extend all the way to Anniston where the abandoned railroad right-of-way merges with the active railroad between Atlanta and Birmingham. The city of Anniston changed that in 2025 by purchasing the last seven miles of right-of-way with MPO funds (FHWA and ALDOT) plus a local match. The city of Anniston utilized local funding to complete construction of the Chief to the Amtrak station in downtown Anniston. It became a true century ride from Smyrna, Georgia to downtown Anniston.

An abundance of trail users fantasize about a train ride one-way and taking the Chief-Comet back, but so far, Amtrak currently doesn’t share that fantasy. It’s Amtrak’s policy (union agreement) not to load and unload bikes at unmanned stations, however, they are reconsidering that position. More on the outcome of this exciting decision later.

The Chief asphalt was partially resurfaced in 2025 through Cleburne and Calhoun counties as part of regular maintenance. Our Alabama partners had a busy year improving the Chief.

Clayton Connects 🌳Description: Greenway trail through International Park and to Spivey Golf ClubNearby Attractions/Trail...
04/27/2026

Clayton Connects 🌳

Description: Greenway trail through International Park and to Spivey Golf Club

Nearby Attractions/Trails: Lake Spivey Golf Course, Clayton County International Park

​​​Major Parking/Access Points: Lake Spivey Trailhead

Distance: 4.4 Miles

Have you visited this trail yet? ⤵️

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate the life and legacy of our dear founder, Ed McBrayer 💚
04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate the life and legacy of our dear founder, Ed McBrayer 💚

04/22/2026

35 years of building later, PATH is proud to connect thousands of Georgia residents to nearby recreational trails.

We've learned along the way that trails don't just connect us to each other, or to our communities—they connect us to nature.

They teach us to appreciate it, to respect it.

So, on this Earth Day, take a moment to appreciate the nature (and trails) around you.

We certainly will.

04/20/2026

🌳 Olde Town Conyers 🌳

Description: Greenway trail connecting Johnson Park and Pine Log Park to downtown Conyers.

Nearby Attractions/Trails: Olde Town Conyers Historic District

​​​Major Parking/Access Points: Pine Log Park, Johnson Park, Downtown Conyers

Distance: 3.54 Miles

🌳St. Simon's Island-Wide Trail System 🌳

Description: Narrow greenway trails-some alongside busy streets

Nearby Attractions/Trails: East Beach, Neptune Park Fun Zone

​​​Major Parking/Access Points: East Beach, Neptune Park, Mallery Park, Frederica Park

Distance: 20.47 Miles

🌳 LaGrange The Thread 🌳

Description: Mostly greenway trails and side paths connecting parks, downtown, and LaGrange College.

Nearby Attractions/Trails: Sweetland Amphitheatre, Hills and Dales Estate

​​​Major Parking/Access Points: Eastside Park, Calloway Park, Granger Park

Distance: 4.19 Miles (Segment A)
0.67 Miles (Segment B)
2.53 Miles (Segment C)

In 2017, city of Brookhaven officials came to PATH with a plan to build a trail down the Peachtree Creek corridor that w...
04/15/2026

In 2017, city of Brookhaven officials came to PATH with a plan to build a trail down the Peachtree Creek corridor that would ultimately connect to the proposed Beltline trail.

Local residents who were skeptical of the trail in the beginning, flock
to it now for morning runs, nature walks, or to spend quality time with their families.

Learn more about the making of the Peachtree Creek Greenway and how the community's love of it has led to plans of trail extension:
https://www.pathfoundation.org/path-newsletters

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