Explore the best rated trails in Culloden, GA, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Jesters Creek Trail and Clayton Connects Trail . With more than 10 trails covering 155 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Visited because we were in town for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Should have looked at the trail here on TrailLink before attempting. Short version: entrances to the trail were blocked, and what we were able to get to was overgrown, or lined with construction or trash, or occupied by people in tents. The new road bridge over the river has a good wide path, but we didn’t proceed down the ramp back to the trail for more of the reasons stated above. I don’t know if the current condition of the trail is solely the fault of the construction or what. But I’m sure the trail advocates in Macon are devastated… it’s clear there was a big investment at some point that has completely fallen off. So disappointed. I hope there’s a new wave of clean up, trail construction and restoration soon.
Parked in Old Starsville Rd parking lot. Rode to Mansfield and back. About half the trail. It is pretty flat very nice ride. This is very nice, shaded, and paved. Will definitely ride again
Great old rail trail. Fully paved. Pitch black at night. There are little to no objects ever in the path. Open from 5am to 11pm. You have to yield to pedestrians. Pass on the left with early audible warning. Plenty of leaves and little twigs in the fall. The winter months doesn't appear to have much upkeep. There's a couple of bridges that are 10 mph max speed. On late Dec. '25, the restrooms across the way at The 14th St Pedestrian Bridge from where the trail ends at The Riverwalk were locked on a Sun. morning. Once you get to 5th Ave. & 14th St -where there's a Circle K, you'll have to wait at a lot of crosswalks all the way to The Riverwalk. You will probably encounter 1 or 2 male bums on 14th St. Also there are what appear to be perminately locked restrooms at the 28th Street crossing near where there is a under-funded and abandoned police bike station. There's always a lot of pesky large pine cones by The Metra Station and Linwood Cemetery. The next restrooms from where the trail starts at The Riverwalk are 4.5 miles away just beyond The Burger King by Columbus State University. Once you enter into the trees past Slade Dr heading northwest there is 1.7 miles of nature and full shade including a nice water crossing bridge before Hilton Ave. After Clubview Dr crossing and past The Hardaway High School Athletic Complex there are some of the tallest trees in the city near a large retention pond with a fountain. Heading NW you then enter a heavy duty bridge that crosses I-185 and it's back into the trees by The CSU athletic complex. You can hear Lindsey Creek waterfalling as it flows out from under the trail by Peachtree Mall and CSU soccer field. After all of that you are just about out of all the commotion and bustle of a urban city. The rest of the trail is quaint but kinda still a little suburban getting more rural as you go.
I love this trail, my imagination runs wild thinking about the history behind it. Very well maintained and freshly paved. I hope they continue to expand it.
Named after the famous train that was also named after the greatest horse of all time. I love the history behind this trail. The trail follows the path of the retired diesel train. Well paved and maintained. Stop by the chamber of Commerce in Hamilton for souvenirs and free refreshments.
This, our first ride planned from the TrailLink app was absolutely delightful. The earlier reviews helped us plan our day, parking in the free garage deck was very convenient. The scenery was varied and surprisingly peaceful considering the proximity to Atlanta. We met friendly folks and were able to complete approximately forty miles out and back.
This trail is my absolute favorite. It's so serene and peaceful. It's well maintained. My favorite part is riding the bridge over the Alcovy River. Depending on where you park there's several places to eat, or grab snacks. A great coffee shop in Mansfield called Your Perfect Cup or grab some delicious Ice cream from Marketplace CREAMERY also in Mansfield. Plenty of places to eat and shop in Downtown Covington. Be sure to plan a visit, you will not be disappointed.
Very nice ride. The inclines are a bit long, which makes the downhills a breeze!
If you’re up for the challenge of nearly continuous hills, you’ll be rewarded with a lovely ride through nature on this well/signed, well-maintained trail. It’s a great training ride! One suggestion I have for riders doing the Rockdale River Trail is to start at Lorraine Park— where there’s a public bathroom— and bike the three miles to the monastery, then turn back to your car. At that point you can decide if you feel exhausted by the hills or warmed up enough to continue to Panola Mountain State Park, etc. As reviewers said, this trail connects to Arabia Mountain trails, Panola Park trails, and at least part of the South River trail of you wish to extend your ride. Today I turned back at the start of the Arabia Mountain trail, went past the lake to the state park and visited the nature center (which has snacks and drinks for sale during the day), then took the lake loop to get me back on the Rockdale River Trail. The maps on the trail are great and I only got confused once, near the state park where I almost turned toward the Rock Road spur instead. The trail is hilly but mostly shaded, except where it briefly passes through power easements and a few stints along the road. There are two road crossings, one of them with high speed vehicles, so keep that in mind if you have little ones with you. I saw the Rockdale County trail maintenance people and thanked them for their work… the shoulders are clearly regularly mowed and grass/dirt encroachment is almost non existent. The pavement still looks great, even if the paint is fading. All impressive considering the challenging terrain.
We started at Parker House and took the path to left instead of the one along the river. We were on hybrid bikes and it was too hilly for us - turned around. We drove up to the Monastery which is beautiful . We passed under the covered bridge trail … but did not attempt.
This trail is great! We start at Beaver Park entrance and ride all the way to downtown Covington. Eat, ride around all the old homes and homes that have been in films. Great scenery, quiet, clean and smooth. On the way back, we usually head to the Market Place creamery in Mansfield right off the trail at the end!
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