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Print Friendly MapThe 10-feet-wide Wildhorse Trail begins at Wild Horse Creek Park at Macedonia Road in Powder Springs and continues south 1.5 miles along Wild Horse and Noses creeks, where it connects with the Silver Comet Trail at Carter Road. Along the trail you will find Georgia's largest red maple (classified as a state champion tree), as well as an observation tower for scenic views across a wetlands area (just south of Hopkins Road). The trail also has a rest area near Powder Springs Road and two emergency call boxes.
The trail is closed from dusk to dawn and when flooding is imminent, usually following a rain storm. Despite its name, the trail is not open to equestrians.
Parking is available in Powder Springs at Wild Horse Creek Park on Macedonia Road and at along Carter Road (near Preston Place Lane) where it intersects the Silver Comet Trail.
The concrete surface is in good condition. The path follows a stream, is in a narrow valley and probably floods frequently. Definitely avoid if raining. There were several spots with a layer of clay or sand from previous flooding. Very nice tree canopy, I enjoyed it.
This is a really nice trail, but several area were muddy and flooded. Better for bikers than walkers. Also, one underpass area has a electrical line partially down and exposed.
Just walked this trail. While it is very nice for walking I would not recommend it for anything else. It needs a little work. It is paved but in alot of places it is covered in mud and sand. It is low land and subject to flooding.
Very nice short trail, or a great way to start you Silver comment ride. Good parking at the Wild Horse Park.
The trail has really cool painted animal sewer covers. Your kids will have a great time looking for the next animal on the trail. We counted 36
I enjoyed walking the length of this trail today, and it was very nice. You only have to cross one road with traffic- but there is a pedestrian crossing light to help out. You go under powder springs road, and also underneath the old train trestle that is now part of the Silver Comet Trail.
You can tell that when it rains heavy the creek along the trail will probably flood low lying portions of the trail.
They have some very large trees on it. The Tower overlooks a small pond, and the trail has owl and bat boxes built alongside. Lots of evidence that there are woodpeckers living in the trees. Recommend it if your looking for a trail not as busy as the Silver Comet Trail.
The Wildhorse Trail is a nice hike along a creek that cuts through Powder Springs. When the Silver Comet Trail (SCT) is very busy, this trail gives you a nice quiet walk. Bikes are allowed along this trail as well. Winter offers the best hike since the bugs are not as bad. Still, in summer, the trail is very shaded and is a bit cooler than the SCT. On the Carter Road side, there is an observation tower that gives a higher view of a small bog area where you can watch birds and such. There are a few benches along the trail as well. The trail is 1.7 miles long in total and there is good parking on both ends of the trail. Avoid the trail after heavy rains since the creek will overflow its banks and cover the trail. For a nice break from the SCT, the Wildhorse Trail offers a great hike.
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