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We rode the full counter-clockwise loop starting from the Jekyll Island Campground on the north end. The paved trail is well-maintained and clearly marked for most of the route. Note that once you cross the main causeway road toward the southern end of the island, the path transitions to packed sand and can be a bit confusing to navigate — we went in a circle before finding our way! It's fun, but worth knowing ahead of time. There are plenty of great food stops along the way. Jekyll Island rewards the riders who slow down, look up at the Spanish moss, wander through history, and let the ocean breeze set the pace.
Beach Riding: The hard-packed sand just north of the Beach Village area is rideable and highly recommended — but check tide charts before heading out. Timing matters.
I was born in Carrollton and my relatives lived and still live here. As a child I spent a lot of time in Carrollton in the 70s in the 80s. I now live in Oxford Alabama, but sometimes when I come to visit, it’s nice to know this trail is here. I have ridden the entire. Length and it is very nice. I plan to come back and ride a lot more¿
I didn't read the reviews on hilly the trails are. It was exhilarating!I enjoyed this trail. Just make sure that you have good brakes on your bike!
I ride on this path once or twice a year, starting on the Noonday Creek Trail off of Bells Ferry that connects to it. It's a bit confusing as maps don't show it connecting to the river, I guess it is other paths it connects to.
From the mountain to Marietta is a nice section. The tight area another reviewer mentioned is the ramp to a pedestrian bridge crossing, it makes a 180 turn which requires some precision riding. The path goes along the railroad tracks just off Marietta Square. There is often an art exhibition along the path at this point.
As you continue, you end up alongside a cemetery and there isn't an actual path section at this point but you just ride up the road out of the cemetery. Continue straight and the path picks up again. At this point, the path is very underutilized. It connects to Atlanta Rd and follows alongside Dobbins, finally reaching Windy Hill Rd. It then continues to downtown Smyrna, where I like to stop for something to drink.
Beyond here, I haven't ridden in awhile but the path takes a left and goes up Spring Street. You then go around Cumberland Mall and you can connect to a path that goes down 41 to the river or a path that connects to the Bob Callan Trail, which goes to the River.
There are a lot of busy road crossings and driveways entering/exiting commercial areas so be careful, especially of right turn on red drivers who don't look or speed up past the stop line. This is a suburban route without a lot of hammerfest sections.
BTW, all but the first photo are not the M2R, they are pics from within Kennesaw Mountain Park and do not allow bicycles.
It's true: There are 2 very serious hills (10%?, 12%?) starting ~3.5 miles east of Cedartown. But I don't believe there are *any* others of note on the entire Silver Comet.
Great for beginners like myself. Beautiful scenery.
The entire path is lit now which makes it a perfect evening ride. Less people to navigate before Wilshire. If you’re coming from Rock Creek, stay on the right when the path splits because stairs are on the left. FYI, Longwood is closed until Summer 2026.
Conceived in 1996 and 3 decades later —— It is what it is.
Conceived in 1996 and 3 decades later —— It is what it is.
Effective April 16th 2026, the segment of the Southside Beltline between Glenwood Avenue and Boulevard is open. Though some of the ramps connecting the neighborhood streets to the Beltline aren’t yet finished. The remaining segment between Boulevard and the 75/85 underpass expects to complete within the next couple months.
Parked on Main Street in Pine Mountain, the trail starts there. Rode the 13 miles to the end. Trail is in great condition. Long uphills, then long downhill. Benches along the way but no facilities. The trail goes thru the town of Hamilton & you can stop @ the Chamber of Commerce. We’ve ridden 27 other trails in Florida, my husband says thus is one of his favorites
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