Biking in & around Douglas County, GA: The Silver Comet Trail
Biking on the Silver Comet Trail is a wonderful way to spend the day with family or friends.
Starting in Smyrna, GA, the Silver Comet Trail spans over 60 miles, running through Cobb, Paulding and Polk counties. By the end of summer 2008, the Silver Comet Trail will connect to the Chief Ladiga Trail at the Georgia/Alabama state line, extending the trail another 100 miles and terminating in Anniston, Alabama.
The Silver Comet Trail is a great place to ride, walk or jog. The paved, mostly flat trail, spans some beautiful and scenic vistas and you can ride as far as you want without having to worry about cars. (The picture above is looking West from the Hiram, GA trail head)
The nearest trail head is about 10 miles North of downtown Douglasville in Hiram, Georgia (Paulding County).
From the Hiram, GA trail head, you can head East toward Atlanta or West toward Alabama. Heading West will take you through the nicest scenery.
Amenities
Benches are placed at various locations along the trail and there are plenty of rest stops with well maintained and clean rest room facilities located all along the trail.
There are water fountains at rest stops, but the last time I biked along the trail I noticed that many of the water fountains were turned off (probably as a water conservation measure), so be sure to bring plenty of water.
If you head East toward Atlanta, you'll pass some industrial areas and you will find some places along the way where you can stop for food - I remember passing a McDonalds. Heading West toward Alabama will take you through some beautiful countryside, but you'll find little, if any, options for food along the way. If you plan to make a day of it, think about packing a picnic lunch and stopping at one of the nice parks.
Directions to the Hiram trail head
397 Seaboard Avenue
Hiram, GA 30141
- From the Bankhead Highway in downtown Douglasville, drive North on GA 92 for about 9 miles.
- Turn right on Oak Street (there is a traffic light at this intersection).
- Drive about 1/2 mile, and turn left on Seaboard Avenue
- Take Seaboard Avenue for a few blocks to the parking lot (Seaboard Avenue runs across the parking lot and you can park to the right or left of Seaboard Avenue).
To learn more about the Silver Comet Trail, see
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Thanks for this wonderful site. I've lived in Douglas County for over 10 years and I've already learned about new opportunities for service that I can do locally.
Thanks Free! I'm glad you stopped by.
want to ride the trail sun, im 19 and really dont want to go alone... got here june 08 so dont really know anyone.. i know i dont expect anyone to trust this... but im not cray online person i just bought a new bike and want to test ride it a long distance safely but everyone up here at work says attacks are known... if anyone rides bikes on it pl email me the_aquatic_alchemist@yahoo.com ill send email pics text anything to make you feel comfortable. i have a myspace if you need a web proof of me and do what ya want.... just lookin for a ride partner and possible ride buddy. i live in Douglasville, GA
Daniel, There have been some attacks on the trail and you do need to be careful, especially when riding out to some of the more remote areas of the trail. Bringing pepper spray and a cellphone might make you feel more comfortable.
When I've gone to the trail on the weekends, there have been plenty of people there. Most folks are in groups of 2 or 3. Perhaps you could go to the trail and when you see a small group of people you could ask to join them.
Maybe you can hook up with some folks websites/forums: