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Feb 15, 2010

SILVER COMET TRAIL CLOSED SECTION REOPENS

The section of the Silver Comet Trail, at mile 14.66 to 15.3, that was closed last Fall due to flooding, has been reopened – with restrictions.   Repairs have not been completed, but the section is open to walkers and cyclists who restrict their speed to 10 mph or less. There is orange barrier fencing along the trail where cyclists should slow down and everyone should stay on the paved trail.  The Paulding County Sheriff’s office will issue tickets to people that exceed the 10 mph limit.

Dec 4, 2009

UPDATED SILVER COMET TRAIL MAPS
The NEW Silver Comet Trail Pocket Maps are now in! It’s taken a while, but they are now complete. They are updated with all the Trailheads, current amenities and showing the Lucille Creek Trail and
Wild Horse Creek Trail.

You can order them on the TrailExpress On-line Store. They are still only $.99 each.

Overview

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Come take a relaxing ride on the Silver Comet Trail!

The Silver Comet Trail is Georgia’s most ambitious rails-to-trails project. It was named for a train that used the identical route from 1947 to 1968. The Silver Comet originated in Boston and ran through Atlanta on the way to its final destination in Birmingham. Rails-to-trails projects, the conversions of abandoned railroads to recreational trails, are very popular across the country.

The Silver Comet Trail allows you to bike, run, walk or skate 60 miles from Smyrna GA to the Georgia/Alabama Line. You don’t have to share the trail with cars or trucks. No motorized vehicles are allowed! Along the way you’ll see wildlife and beautiful scenery. One of the trail highlights is crossing the Pumpkinvine Creek Trestle, a 750 foot long, 126 foot high bridge. A little farther west is the 800 foot Brushy Mountain tunnel – fun for children of all ages to bike, run or walk through.

A little further West, you pass Ma White’s Bottom Land, a beautiful stretch of farmland. Stop and sit on a bench and view it, or look at the historic marker.

From there, you pass through scenic northwest Georgia fields and forests. You’ll pass through the towns of Rockmart and Cedartown, both great places to stop and sightsee or enjoy a local restaurant.

The Silver Comet Trail officially ends at the Georgia-Alabama line. It actually continues on from there as the Chief Ladiga Trail, for continued Trail adventure.  Combined, the Silver Comet Trail and Chief Ladiga Trail is the longest paved rail-trail in the United States!