Helen, GA Dog Walking Trails and Maps

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Big Creek Greenway

26 mi
State: GA
Boardwalk, Concrete

Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail

1.6 mi
State: GA
Asphalt, Dirt

Blue Ridge Railroad Historic Trail

2 mi
State: SC
Boardwalk, Dirt, Woodchips

Ivy Creek Greenway

2.3 mi
State: GA
Asphalt, Gravel

Midtown Greenway (GA)

0.5 mi
State: GA
Concrete

Nantahala Bikeway

1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Rock Creek Greenway

2 mi
State: GA
Asphalt, Concrete

Settles Bridge Park Trail

1.6 mi
State: GA
Asphalt

Suwanee Creek Greenway

5.16 mi
State: GA
Asphalt, Concrete

Little Tennessee River Greenway

4.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Overview Big Creek Greenway spans 26 miles, connecting Cumming, Alpharetta, and Roswell. The paved trail is currently open in three disconnected sections with a gap of a couple of miles in...
GA 26 mi Boardwalk, Concrete
Overview The Bill and Dustie MacKay Trail (formerly known as the Shortline Trail) spins a short, smooth circuit through Tallulah Gorge State Park.  About the Route From its trailhead beside...
GA 1.6 mi Asphalt, Dirt
Overview This moderately difficult walk follows the bed of the railroad that was never completed—the American Civil War got in the way of SC Statesman John C. Calhoun's rail dream. They did get as...
SC 2 mi Boardwalk, Dirt, Woodchips
Ivy Creek Greenway follows its namesake waterway in Buford, which lies in the northeastern Atlanta region. Highlights of the trip include the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, Woodward Mill...
GA 2.3 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Midtown Greenway is the centerpiece of Gainesville's redevelopment efforts in a blighted area known as Midtown, which is a 300-acre area located south of the Downtown Square. The Midtown Greenway...
GA 0.5 mi Concrete
The 1.2-mile Nantahala Bikeway extends from National Forest Rd./Winding Stairs Rd. to the Nantahala Gorge raft launch site in the Nantahala National Forest. A half-mile of the trail follows an...
NC 1.2 mi Asphalt
Rock Creek Greenway is a well-shaded, paved pathway connecting four parks on its way across Gainesville, from downtown to Lake Lanier. A pleasant place to begin is on the trail’s eastern end at...
GA 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Settles Bridge Park is a 268-acre nature complex with fitness and recreation amenities serving residents of Suwanee. The park features 4.5 miles of trails, including 1.6 miles of asphalt multiuse...
GA 1.6 mi Asphalt
Overview What’s the best route between the two parks? If you’re on a bike or walking in the Atlanta suburb of Suwanee, then it’s the Suwanee Creek Greenway. The 3.1-mile trail runs from Suwanee...
GA 5.16 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview From woods to wetlands to meadows, the 4.9-mile Little Tennessee River Greenway passes through a variety of habitats as it follows the scenic banks of the Little Tennessee River. Part of...
NC 4.9 mi Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Nantahala Bikeway

Must try! :)

April, 2025 by vanessateresaseitz

I walked this trail yesterday, and it was one of the most magical experiences. I brought my dog along, and he was able to cool off with a dip in the water when he started to get too hot. I highly recommend this trail to anyone looking for a peaceful, paved, path shaded by trees, with beautiful views of the water.

Little Tennessee River Greenway

Great little trail but a few spots are unpaved.

November, 2024 by susancnett

This is a nice trail that runs beside and crosses over the river. Most of the trail is paved, but parts were not paved or were perhaps covered in sand and dirt. (Hence the 4-star rating.) I am unsure if it is always this way or a result of the recent Hurricane that passed this way. (Fall 2024).

I was impressed with the number of benches along the trail and the great signs helping us know where to go. One portion (in Franklin) runs through an unpaved parking lot behind some stores. At first, we were confused but then we saw a sign explaining where to go to get back to the trail.

Also in Franklin is a small "Women's History Park" with a statue and plaques explaining the park and the statue. It was worth the time to look and read.

There are also some cafes and restaurants in that area so you can enjoy a quick coffee or a more relaxed meal.

Being autumn, there was a lot of "tree debris" on sections of the path but overall this was a nice path that we hope to enjoy again.

Big Creek Greenway

Lots of boardwalk on southern end

October, 2024 by evada

Pleasant trail through wooded marshlands, but the southern end (from about 3 mi. north of Fowler Park south) is largely boardwalk, which a bit dicey for thin-tired road bikes. Also, as of 10/2024 a bridge was closed at about 3.5 miles north of Fowler Park.

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Big Creek Greenway

very nice trail

May, 2024 by ctgwrcfzvj

Worth the ride, super shady.

Big Creek Greenway

Nice Trail

April, 2024 by paulstgermain

We’re from Charlotte, we have a trail similar to Big Creek (Sugar Creek), not nearly as long…we really enjoyed our ride and look forward to coming back.

Suwanee Creek Greenway

Suwanee Greenway

December, 2023 by carl.arelt

What a pleasant surprise to ride this trail. It was my last day in Georgia and wanted to ride one more time before heading back north. It was an extremely hot day, being on mostly a tree covered trail, it was quite comfortable.

Little Tennessee River Greenway

excellent greenway

October, 2023 by tinalivingston108

Graveled roads as well as paved. Reminded me of the creeper as well as Chattanooga greenway combined. I would recommend this greenway …absolutely gorgeous!! Wish it could be longer. We rode 11 miles, but it’s so beautiful, you could ride it twice.

Ivy Creek Greenway

Labor Day walk

September, 2023 by 45hjmn7wtx

Shaded walk. Older walking trail with bikers, runners, walkers, squirrels and deer along the path. Good first walking path for us in Gwinnett County.

Little Tennessee River Greenway

Nice Trail

August, 2023 by heathersmith_tl

9 miles out and back. If you do the circle at the end, you can get to 10. Mostly paved with some gravel/dirt sections. But beware! Several areas where it looks like it might be easier but you end up in a parking lot or dead end and have to go back.

Nantahala Bikeway

green and serene!

July, 2023 by vkgtpfzrgr

mellow, beautifully paved and short trail perfect after a long drive on winding roads. Good place to watch the ww rafters start their adventure. Next time, we plan to join!

Little Tennessee River Greenway

Worst bicycle trail we have ridden on. Partly paved then turned into gravel then into dirt. Trail is not marked and several times we went the wrong way and had to turn around. When we reached the end we had no idea which way to go, NO SIGNS

June, 2023 by elainenruss

Worst bicycle trail we have ridden on. Partly paved then turned into gravel then into dirt. Trail is not marked and several times we went the wrong way and had to turn around. When we reached the end we had no idea which way to go, NO SIGNS

Big Creek Greenway

great trail to walk

May, 2023 by danielarguerra

Great trail to walk

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